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Dee'Shawn Mar'Keeze Cates, a 20-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 22, 2019, in Durham, North Carolina. Dee'Shawn was born on July 31, 1998, and was known for his kind heart and bright smile. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, who always looked out for his family and brought joy to those around him.
On the night of his death, Dee'Shawn was a victim of gun violence. His mother, Tonya McCain, returned home to find her son had been fatally ...Read More
On the night of his death, Dee'Shawn was a victim of gun violence. His mother, Tonya McCain, returned home to find her son had been fatally ...Read More
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Deeshawn Cates
Male
Black / African American
Durham
NC
2019-05-21
20
Deeshawn
Cates
11/26/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I've been following Dee'Shawn's case since the news broke, and something that's really touched me is... ...Read More
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
Has anyone else seen the murals that the community in Durham put up in memory of Dee'Shawn Cates? I ... ...Read More
02/18/2023
02/18/2023
