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Demetrius Brown

Case from Detroit, MI dated Jul 17, 2012

Victim Details

Demetrius Brown

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2012-07-17

2012-07-16

19

Demetrius

Brown

08/05/2026


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In the summer of 2012, a violent wave of crime swept through Detroit, claiming the life of 19-year-old Black male Demetrius Brown, Jr. The incident occurred in the midst of a particularly deadly month for the city. On or around July 16, 2012, authorities responded to a situation at a residence located at 5925 Hurlbut Street on the city’s east side. It was at this location that the young man became one of nearly 400 homicide victims recorded in Detroit that year.

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