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Derrick Tarone Pointer Jr.

Case from Cedar-hill, TX dated Dec 11, 2022

Victim Details

Derrick Tarone Pointer Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Cedar-hill

TX

2022-12-11

18

Derrick

Tarone Pointer Jr.

06/22/2026

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Derrick Tarone Pointer Jr., an 18-year-old male from Cedar Hill, Texas, tragically passed away on December 11, 2022. He was fatally shot at the Legacy Apartments in Cedar Hill. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Derrick with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital but was later pronounced dead. Derrick was African American.

The incident occurred around 3:20 PM, and during the investigation, a 19-year-old male was also found with a gunshot wound from the s ...
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  • Focus Daily News: Cedar Hill Police Investigating Homicide At Legacy Apartments
  • Derrick Tarone Pointer Jr., age 18 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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