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Demonta Tanksley

Case from Fort-worth, TX dated Jan 30, 2018

Victim Details

Demonta Tanksley

Male

Black / African American

Fort-worth

TX

2018-01-30

36

Demonta

Tanksley

07/25/2026

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Demonta Tanksley, a 36-year-old African American male from Fort Worth, Texas, tragically passed away on January 30, 2018. The circumstances surrounding his death were the result of a violent altercation. Tanksley was shot 13 times by Ronald Berry, a 48-year-old local drug dealer, after a dispute escalated at Berry's home. Tanksley had gone to Berry's residence to discuss a rumor about a theft, but the situation quickly turned deadly.

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  • star-telegram: Man arrested in shooting of rapper told 911 call taker that victim had threatened him
  • NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: Shooting in Fort Worth Leaves 1 Dead
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