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L.T. Thornton Jr.

Case from Dallas, TX dated Aug 11, 2021

Victim Details

L.T. Thornton, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Dallas

TX

2021-08-11

69

L.T.

Thornton Jr.

07/04/2026

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L.T. Thornton Jr., a 69-year-old male of African American ethnicity, was tragically found dead on August 11, 2021, in his apartment at the Hampton Terrace Apartments in Dallas, Texas. He was discovered lying on his couch with multiple gunshot wounds. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the scene and pronounced him deceased at the location. The circumstances and motive behind his death remain under investigation by homicide detectives. As of now, there are no suspects in custody, and the authorities ...
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  • 69-Year-Old L.T. Thornton, Jr. Found Dead On His Couch At Hampton Terrace Apartments In Dallas 
  • L.T. Thornton, Jr., age 69 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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