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Derrick William Potts

Case from Danville, PA dated Sep 24, 2019

Victim Details

Derrick William Potts

Male

Black / African American

Danville

PA

2019-09-24

50

Derrick

William Potts

07/23/2026

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In the late summer of 2019, the life of 50-year-old Derrick William Potts was tragically cut short in Danville, Pennsylvania. On September 24th, Potts was fatally shot at the Super 8 Motel, a place that would become the final scene of his life. The incident prompted an immediate response from law enforcement, with the Montour County Coroner being called to the hotel.

The investigation into the shooting quickly pointed to a suspect, David Downing of Missouri. State police indicated that th ...
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  • pennlive: Fatal shooting in Danville area motel may be related to reported rape: state police
  • https://www.pahomepage.com/top-stories/criminal-homicide-suspect-behind-bars-after-arrest-made/
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