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Demetrius James Lee Jones

Death by Force
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Demetrius James Lee Jones, a 22-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on October 30, 2022, in downtown Austin, Texas. The incident occurred near the Swing Hookah Lounge located at 617 East 7th Street. According to reports, the shooting happened around 4:53 a.m. when officers responded to a call and found Jones lying in the street with gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving measures, Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • KXAN Austin: Man arrested in connection with deadly downtown Austin shooting
  • FOX 7 Austin: Shooting in downtown Austin leaves 1 person dead; police search for suspect
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    Victim Details

    Demetrius James Lee Jones

    Male

    Black / African American

    Austin

    TX

    2022-10-30

    22

    Demetrius

    James Lee Jones

    11/24/2025

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