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David Demarlo Thompson

Case from Dudley, NC dated Apr 23, 2017

Victim Details

David Demarlo Thompson

Male

Black / African American

Dudley

NC

2017-04-23

35

David

Demarlo Thompson

07/07/2026

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David Demarlo Thompson, a 35-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 23, 2017, in Dudley, North Carolina. He was found in his backyard suffering from gunshot wounds, and despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m., and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene.

The investigation into David Demarlo Thompson's death revealed that he was shot and killed in the backyard of his residence on Arrowhead ...
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  • WRAL.com: Police: Man fatally shot in Wayne County backyard :: WRAL.com
  • David Demarlo Thompson, age 35 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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