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Dionte Hunter

Death by Force
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Dionte Hunter, a 17-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 24, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred during a drug deal gone wrong. Hunter met Steven Black, a 20-year-old man, near Monroe Road for the transaction. Following a disagreement, Black fired multiple shots into the vehicle Hunter was driving. Hunter succumbed to his injuries a few days later.

The case saw significant legal proceedings. Steven Black was charged with second-degree murd ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Dionte Hunter

    Male

    Black / African American

    Charlotte

    NC

    2017-07-24

    17

    Dionte

    Hunter

    11/23/2025

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