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Arthur Riggins

Case from Dallas, TX dated May 01, 2017

Victim Details

Arthur Riggins

Male

Black / African American

Dallas

TX

2017-05-01

66

Arthur

Riggins

07/12/2026

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Arthur Riggins, aged 66, was tragically killed on May 1, 2017, in Dallas, Texas. He was the godfather of Derick Lamont Brown, who was involved in a violent incident that led to Riggins' death. Brown, a former Chairman of the Dallas chapter of the New Black Panther Party for Self Defense, shot and killed Riggins in their shared home. After killing Riggins, Brown also shot at his neighbor, paramedics who arrived at the scene, and police officers before ultimately taking his own life.

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  • NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: FBI Had File on Gunman Who Injured Medic, Killed Roommate
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    I've been following the Arthur Riggins case, and one aspect that stands out is how much he dedicated... ...Read More
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