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Donald Randall Jr

Case from Lafayette, LA dated Jun 18, 2017

Victim Details

Donald Randall, Jr

Male

Black / African American

Lafayette

LA

2017-06-18

21

Donald

Randall Jr

07/09/2026

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In the early morning hours of June 18, 2017, tragedy struck in the vibrant downtown area of Lafayette, Louisiana, forever altering the lives of one family. Donald Randall Jr., a 21-year-old male, was fatally wounded in a shooting that pierced the weekend calm. The incident unfolded in the 200 block of Jefferson Street, a popular thoroughfare known for its nightlife and restaurants.

Responding to the call at approximately 1:40 a.m., Lafayette Police arrived to a chaotic scene. They soon le ...
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