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Otha Ray Watson

Death by Force
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Otha Ray Watson, a 26-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on September 13, 2020, in Durham, North Carolina. The incident occurred during a car meet-up near a Cookout restaurant on Hillsborough Road. According to reports, Watson was shot in the head while attempting to drive away from the scene after a confrontation. He was taken to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation revealed that Watson knew his assailants, Rashawn Harwell, Larry H ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Otha “Ray” Watson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Durham

    NC

    2020-09-13

    26

    Otha

    Ray Watson

    11/19/2025

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