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Darrell Brooks

Case from Houston, TX dated Dec 20, 2017

Victim Details

Darrell Brooks

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2017-12-20

17

Darrell

Brooks

07/23/2026

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Darrell Brooks, a 17-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on December 20, 2017, in Houston, Texas. Brooks was walking along the sidewalk at 5230 Ridgestone when a suspect in a silver, two-door hatchback pulled alongside him and fired multiple shots, ultimately leading to his death. The suspect then fled the scene, and at the time, there was no known suspect or motive. The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, along with Detectives K. McDonald and B. Evan ...
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  • Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 5230 Ridgestone
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