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Cortnay Garner-McDougald

Case from Durham, NC dated Mar 25, 2016

Victim Details

Cortnay Garner-McDougald

Male

Black / African American

Durham

NC

2016-03-25

25

Cortnay

Garner-McDougald

07/09/2026

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Cortnay Garner-McDougald, a 25-year-old African American male from Durham, North Carolina, was tragically shot in the head on March 25, 2016. The incident occurred near the intersection of Grace Lane and Liberty Street shortly before 10 p.m. When police arrived at the scene, they found Cortnay lying near the corner, having been shot in the back of the head. He was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries. Despite the medical efforts, Cortnay succumbed to his injuries and p ...
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  • WNCN: Durham man shot in head last month dies from injuries, police say
  • WRAL.com: Durham man shot in head; police searching for suspect :: WRAL.com
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