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Michael Vaughns

Case from Houston, TX dated Dec 21, 2015

Victim Details

Michael Vaughns

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2015-12-21

55

Michael

Vaughns

07/30/2026

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Michael Vaughns, a 55-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on December 21, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Vaughns was a dedicated employee of the city's solid waste management department. On that fateful day, he was fatally shot by his subordinate, Tyrone Roy Auzenne, at their workplace. The incident occurred at the southeast Houston offices of the city's solid waste management department, where Vaughns served as a supervisor. Auzenne, who had worked for the department for 21 years ...
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  • Legacy.com: View Michael Vaughns's Obituary and express your condolences
  • Houston Chronicle: Suspect identified in deadly workplace shooting
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    I still can't believe this tragic event unfolded at a place where people were just trying to do thei... ...Read More
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