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Menuell Solomon

Death by Force
Case Description
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Menuell Solomon, a 41-year-old male of African American ethnicity, was tragically killed on October 26, 2020, in Houston, Texas. Solomon, who was known as the YouTube rapper "Montana22," was shot and killed by Desmond Hawkins, a 23-year-old gang member, while Solomon was shielding his 11-year-old stepson, Dominic Sumicek, from gunfire. Hawkins ambushed Solomon and his stepson as they sat in Solomon's car outside their home.

Hawkins was out on bond for a previous capital murder charge at t ...Read More
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  • ABC13 Houston: Man convicted of killing 11-year-old in 2020 while out on bond for another murder sentenced to life
  • ABC13 Houston: Houston rapper died shielding his girlfriend's 11-year-old son from gunfire, victim's ex says
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    Victim Details

    Menuell Montana22 Solomon

    Male

    Black / African American

    Houston

    TX

    2020-10-26

    41

    Menuell

    Solomon

    11/22/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I keep thinking about the bravery of Menuell Solomon during those final moments. It’s incredibly g... ...Read More
    01/15/2025
    I’ve been following the tragic case of Menuell Solomon, aka "Montana22," and I can't stop thinking... ...Read More
    10/14/2023
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