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Donnelle McDonald

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Aug 13, 2016

Victim Details

Donnelle McDonald

Male

Black / African American

Charlotte

NC

2016-08-13

31

Donnelle

McDonald

06/28/2026

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Donnelle Quinton McDonald, a 31-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on August 13, 2016, in Charlotte, NC. The circumstances surrounding his death were particularly distressing as it involved a family member. Gary Lavard Austin, aged 52, was charged with Donnelle's murder. According to police reports, the incident occurred early Saturday morning in the 6900 block of Olde Savannah Road in east Charlotte. Officers responded to the scene shortly after 12:30 a.m. and d ...
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