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Dontavious Rutland

Case from Sylvester, GA dated Nov 30, 2016

Victim Details

Dontavious Rutland

Male

Black / African American

Sylvester

GA

2016-11-30

25

Dontavious

Rutland

07/19/2026

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In the late hours of a Wednesday night in Sylvester, Georgia, the life of 25-year-old Dontavious Jamar Rutland was tragically cut short. On November 30, 2016, Rutland was at his home on Covey Street when intruders forced their way inside. During the home invasion, he was shot in the stomach. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, Rutland succumbed to his injuries and died. Before he passed, he was reportedly able to tell police that a man with a shotgun had attacked him.

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  • Valdosta Today: Sylvester man dies in home invasion shooting | Valdosta Today
  • Three arrested in Sylvester home invasion murder
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