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Donovan Bright

Case from Durham, NC dated Jul 23, 2021

Victim Details

Donovan Bright

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2021-07-23

26

Donovan

Bright

06/28/2026

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Donovan Bright, a 26-year-old African American male from Durham, North Carolina, was tragically shot to death on July 23, 2021. The incident occurred on the entrance ramp to Interstate 85 at Duke Street in Durham. Alongside Donovan Bright, another victim, Tyshawn Chavis, aged 24, was also found dead inside the car. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting was reported just after 4 p.m., and the police responded to find the car off the road in a grassy area with both men inside. T ...
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  • Donovan Bright, age 26 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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