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Antonio Armstrong

Case from Houston, TX dated Jul 29, 2016

Victim Details

Antonio Armstrong

Male

Houston

TX

2016-07-29

45

Antonio

Armstrong

07/09/2026

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Antonio Armstrong, a former NFL player and later owner of several personal gyms, was tragically shot along with his wife, Dawn Armstrong, in their Houston home on July 29, 2016. Antonio Armstrong, aged 42, and Dawn Armstrong, aged 42, were found in their bedroom with gunshot wounds to their heads. Dawn was pronounced dead at the scene, while Antonio succumbed to his injuries later at the hospital.

The investigation into their deaths revealed that their son, AJ Armstrong, who was 16 at the ...
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  • San Antonio Express-News: Prosecutors reveal new details in slaying of former Texas A&M football star Antonio Armstrong, wife
  • ABC13 Houston: HPD: Conflicting stories led to teen murder suspect's arrest
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    Lately, I've been thinking a lot about how the Armstrong tragedy is such a gentle reminder of how ap... ...Read More
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    I've been following the Antonio and Dawn Armstrong case on and off for years, and one thing that sti... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been really struck by the role the alarm system played in the Armstrong case? It’s... ...Read More
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