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Desean Vaught

Case from Orlando, FL dated Aug 23, 2016

Victim Details

Desean Vaught

Male

Black / African American

Orlando

FL

2016-08-23

19

Desean

Vaught

07/16/2026

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Desean Vaught, a 19-year-old resident of Orlando, Florida, tragically lost his life on August 23, 2016. He was found in the parking lot of the El Camino Apartments on Orange Center Boulevard, suffering from four gunshot wounds to the torso. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Vaught was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. The incident occurred just before 8:30 p.m., and the Orlando Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
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  • WESH: Bicyclist shot, killed in Orlando
  • OrlandoSentinel.com: Police arrest one suspect, seek another in two Orlando homicides
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