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Derrick Willis

Death by Force
Case Description
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Derrick Willis, a 27-year-old male from Garland, TX, tragically passed away on July 29, 2016, in Dallas, TX, from a gunshot wound. The incident occurred at the 9500 block of Royal Lane, where Dallas police responded to a shooting call and found Derrick dead at the scene. The Dallas Police Department launched an investigation into the murder and sought information from the public to help solve the case.

Jacob Kluesner was identified as a suspect in Derrick Willis's murder. Kluesner was arr ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Derrick Willis

    Male

    Black / African American

    Dallas

    TX

    2016-07-29

    27

    Derrick

    Willis

    11/12/2025

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