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Montez Garner

Case from Kinston, NC dated Dec 07, 2020

Victim Details

Montez Garner

Male

Black / African American

Kinston

NC

2020-12-07

34

Montez

Garner

06/26/2026

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Montez Jerrel Garner, a 34-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on December 7, 2020, in Kinston, North Carolina. Garner's death was the result of a shooting incident that occurred at 2400 Beechnut Drive. Upon arrival, Lenoir County Sheriff's Deputies found Garner deceased from a gunshot wound. The incident led to the immediate arrest of Clayton Fernando Clark Jr., who was present at the scene.

Following the arrest, Clayton Fernando Clark Jr. faced legal proceedings and ...
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  • https://www.witn.com/2020/12/07/lenoir-county-deputies-investigating-homicide/
  • Mr. Montez Garner Obituary | Dec 7, 2020 | Kinston, NC
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