Walter Forbes

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Case Description
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On September 20, 2012, Walter Forbes, a 41-year-old Detroit resident, was tragically killed in a shooting incident on the east side of Detroit. The incident occurred at around 3 a.m. on Manistee, between Korte and Avondale streets, near Jefferson Avenue. Forbes was leaving a friend’s house and was walking towards his 2009 Chevrolet van when he was ambushed and shot. The attack was sudden and appeared to be premeditated, leaving Forbes fatally injured at the scene.

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    Victim Details

    Walter Forbes

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Detroit

    MI

    2012-09-19

    41

    Walter

    Forbes

    No

    10/25/2024


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    02/25/2024
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    01/12/2024
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