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Tyshawn Chavis

Case from Durham, NC dated Jul 23, 2021

Victim Details

Tyshawn Chavis

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2021-07-23

24

Tyshawn

Chavis

06/29/2026

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Tyshawn Chavis, a 24-year-old African American male from Durham, North Carolina, was tragically killed on July 23, 2021. Chavis, along with 26-year-old Donovan Bright, was found shot to death inside a car on the entrance ramp to Interstate 85 at Duke Street in Durham. The incident occurred just after 4 p.m., and both men were pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting did not appear to be random, according to the Durham police, who have been investigating the case.

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  • Police: Two shot on I-85 ramp were targeted - WRAL.com
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