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Cedric Dawkins

Case from Arlington, TX dated Jan 01, 2020

Victim Details

Cedric Dawkins

Male

Black / African American

Arlington

TX

2020-01-01

29

Cedric

Dawkins

07/20/2026

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Cedric Dawkins, a 29-year-old man from Arlington, Texas, tragically lost his life on January 1, 2020. His death was the result of multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly after being found in his apartment in the 2300 block of Streambed Court. The Arlington Police Department responded to the scene and launched an investigation into the incident.

The investigation quickly led to the arrest of Antonio Garcia, a 27-year-old man, who was charged with mur ...
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  • https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/arlington/article238886013.html
  • NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: Arlington Man Found Shot Multiple Times an Hour Into New Year
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