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Keaston Akins

Case from Dyersburg, TN dated Oct 02, 2021

Victim Details

Keaston Akins

Male

Black / African American

Dyersburg

TN

2021-10-02

26

Keaston

Akins

07/09/2026

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Keaston Akins, a 26-year-old man from Dyersburg, Tennessee, tragically lost his life on October 2, 2021. He was found shot in a ditch on Roberts Avenue, and despite officers' attempts at lifesaving measures, he was pronounced dead at West Tennessee Healthcare. The incident was part of a violent weekend in Dyersburg, which saw three separate shootings.

The Dyersburg Police Department collected 19 shell casings from the scene but faced significant challenges in gathering information from w ...
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  • https://www.actionnews5.com: Man dies after found shot in ditch in Dyersburg; police investigating
  • FOX13 News Memphis: Three shootings in 8 hours leave one dead, two injured in Dyersburg, police say
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