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Dontrell Belcher

Case from Detroit, MI dated Jan 28, 2017

Victim Details

Dontrell Belcher

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2017-01-28

2017-01-28

30

Dontrell

Belcher

07/01/2026


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On January 28, 2017, the life of a 30-year-old Black male named Dontrell Belcher came to a tragic and abrupt end in Detroit, Michigan. The incident occurred at a residence located at 14914 Young Street in the 48205 zip code area, a neighborhood on the city’s east side. While specific details regarding the events leading up to the fatality remain scarce in public records, the case has been classified by authorities as a homicide.

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  • Dontrell Belcher Obituary and Online Memorial (2017) - Legacy.com
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