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Darnell McClain

Case from Austin, TX dated Jun 24, 2020

Victim Details

Darnell E McClain

Male

Black / African American

Austin

TX

2020-06-24

37

Darnell

McClain

07/18/2026

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Darnell E. McClain, a 37-year-old African American man from Austin, Texas, tragically died on June 24, 2020. He was fatally shot by his friend, Adrian Whitley, inside a Chevrolet Tahoe at the corner of Airport Boulevard and Gunter Street in east Austin. Despite life-saving measures, McClain was pronounced dead at the scene.

Adrian Whitley, who was 43 years old at the time, was arrested shortly after the incident. He was found hiding behind a vehicle at a nearby car dealership, holding a 9 ...
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  • KXAN Austin: Man accused of fatally shooting his friend inside of vehicle
  • kvue.com: Police investigating homicide in East Austin; suspect in custody
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