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Dereck Pierre Lawton

Case from Houston, TX dated Jul 16, 2016

Victim Details

Dereck Pierre Lawton

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2016-07-16

44

Dereck

Pierre Lawton

07/16/2026

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Dereck Pierre Lawton, a 44-year-old male of Black ethnicity, tragically died on July 16, 2016, in Houston, TX. Lawton was fatally shot in his apartment at 7812 Tierwester around 12:10 a.m. on July 17, 2016. According to the Houston Police Department, an unknown suspect or suspects forcibly entered Lawton's apartment and demanded property. During the incident, Lawton was shot, and the suspects fled the scene.

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  • Crime Stoppers of Houston: 091578416 - Crime Stoppers of Houston
  • Fatal Shooting at 7812 Tierwester
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