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Douglas Hearne

Case from Wichita-falls, TX dated Mar 12, 2016

Victim Details

Douglas Hearne

Male

Black / African American

Wichita-falls

TX

2016-03-12

48

Douglas

Hearne

07/09/2026

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Douglas Hearne, a 48-year-old man from Wichita Falls, TX, tragically died on March 12, 2016, from gunshot wounds sustained during an altercation at The Haystack bar. The incident began when a disturbance occurred between two individuals at the bar, leading to one person being escorted out by a bouncer. Shortly after, multiple shots were fired outside the bar. Douglas Hearne, who was inside the bar at the time, attempted to keep the door closed to prevent the shooter from entering. Despite his ef ...
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