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Messiah Dewayne Taplin

Case from Arlington, TX dated Jan 01, 2021

Victim Details

Messiah Dewayne Taplin

Male

Black / African American

Arlington

TX

2021-01-01

4

Messiah

Dewayne Taplin

07/16/2026

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On January 1, 2021, Messiah Dewayne Taplin, a four-year-old boy from Arlington, Texas, tragically lost his life after being shot in the head at an apartment complex. The incident occurred just after midnight as people were celebrating the New Year. Messiah was identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner as the victim.

The suspect in the case, 21-year-old Zantyler Foster-Hooks, was arrested and charged with manslaughter. According to police reports, Foster-Hooks was celebrating with ...
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