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Darius Owens

Case from Mesquite, TX dated Nov 26, 2015

Victim Details

Darius Owens

Male

Black / African American

Mesquite

TX

2015-11-26

35

Darius

Owens

07/28/2026

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Darius Owens, a 35-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on November 26, 2015, in Mesquite, Texas. The incident occurred early Thanksgiving morning at a residence on Hidden Springs Drive. According to reports, an argument broke out between Darius Owens and his brother, Bruce R. Johnson, 40, which escalated into a fatal shooting. Owens was shot and killed by Johnson around 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The police were called to the scene, and Johnson was taken into custody. He fa ...
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  • Crime Blog: Police: Mesquite man shoots brother during Thanksgiving argument
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    I’m thinking a lot about the impact this has had on the Mesquite community and Darius's loved ones... ...Read More
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