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Derrick Ladon Woods

Case from Dallas, TX dated Jan 08, 2019

Victim Details

Derrick Ladon Woods

Male

Black / African American

Dallas

TX

2019-01-08

38

Derrick

Ladon Woods

07/21/2026

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Derrick Ladon Woods, a 38-year-old Black male from Dallas, Texas, tragically died on January 8, 2019. He was found on the ground next to a parked vehicle in front of building 23 at the Magnolia Creek Apartments, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to his chest area. Despite the efforts of Dallas Fire-Rescue, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Following the incident, the Dallas Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. On January 11, 2019, they announced the ...
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  • Obituary for DERRICK LADON WOODS | Golden Gate Funeral Home
  • Dallas News: Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of man at Red Bird apartment complex
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