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Dominique McCoy

Case from Houston, TX dated Sep 05, 2022

Victim Details

Dominique McCoy

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2022-09-05

17

Dominique

McCoy

07/20/2026

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On September 5, 2022, Dominique McCoy, a 17-year-old Black male, was tragically shot and killed at a friend's home in northwest Harris County, Houston, Texas. Dominique was visiting the residence of 17-year-old Reginald Smalls when the incident occurred. According to court documents, Dominique was hiding in the bathroom and intended to play a prank on Smalls by jumping out to scare him. However, the prank went wrong, and Smalls, startled by Dominique's sudden appearance, reacted by shooting him. ...
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  • FOX 26 Houston: Teen shot in northwest Harris County dies at hospital, victim identified
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