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Austin Townsend

Case from Greenville, NC dated Aug 08, 2022

Victim Details

Austin Townsend

Male

White / Caucasian

Greenville

NC

2022-08-08

21

Austin

Townsend

06/22/2026

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Austin Townsend, a 21-year-old male from Greenville, NC, tragically lost his life on August 8, 2022. The incident occurred in Rocky Mount, where Austin was found suffering from a gunshot wound to his head. He was immediately taken to UNC Health Care in Rocky Mount for treatment but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries on Friday.

The Rocky Mount Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter activation on Branch Street, where they discovered Austin Townsend in critical condition. Followin ...
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  • RockyMount Telegram: Man, 21, in critical condition after being found shot on Branch Street
  • RockyMount Telegram: Felon charged with shooting man on Branch Street
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