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Darrin Germany

Case from Erie, PA dated Dec 31, 2016

Victim Details

Darrin Germany

Male

Black / African American

Erie

PA

2016-12-31

28

Darrin

Germany

07/23/2026

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Darrin "DeJay" Germany Jr., a 28-year-old African American male from Erie, Pennsylvania, tragically died on December 31, 2016, from a gunshot wound to the chest. The incident occurred near the intersection of June Street and Prospect Avenue in Erie, PA. Germany was involved in a fatal gunfight that night, which resulted in his death.

Grover H. Lyons, a 26-year-old man, was charged with the homicide of Darrin Germany Jr. Lyons claimed self-defense, stating that Germany and two to three oth ...
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