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Darryson Purnell

Death by Force
Case Description
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Darryson Purnell, a 35-year-old African American man, tragically lost his life on April 19, 2022, in Warner Robins, Georgia. The incident occurred during a heated altercation involving Darryson and an 18-year-old woman. The confrontation escalated when Darryson's 16-year-old son, Jeremiah Purnell, intervened and fired multiple shots at his father. Darryson was critically injured and later succumbed to his injuries at Houston Healthcare. The 18-year-old woman also sustained injuries from the gunf ...Read More
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  • WMAZ: Warner Robins police investigating 1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting on Virginia Drive
  • WMAZ: 16-year-old charged with killing father in Warner Robins shooting
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    Victim Details

    Darryson Purnell

    Male

    Black / African American

    Warner-robins

    GA

    2022-04-19

    35

    Darryson

    Purnell

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been following the Purnell case and my heart goes out to everyone affected, especially Mama M... ...Read More
    11/03/2024
    Having been following the case of Darryson Purnell, one thing that stands out is the strain that mig... ...Read More
    11/07/2023
    Has anyone else been following the troubling dynamics in the Purnell family? It’s so hard to imagi... ...Read More
    01/10/2023
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