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Dorian Thomas

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of August 13, 2025, the quiet of a northeast Minot, North Dakota parking lot was shattered by a single act of violence that claimed the life of 19-year-old Dorian Thomas. A Black/African American male, Thomas was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound shortly before 1:00 a.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Remembered as Dorian Kole Thomas-Harris, he was known for the joy and laughter he brought to those around him. An avid sports fan with a particular love ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Dorian Thomas

    Male

    Black / African American

    Minot

    ND

    2025-08-13

    19

    Dorian

    Thomas

    12/02/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Was anyone else taken aback by the arrest of Johnathan L. Decoteau, especially given how quickly it ... ...Read More
    09/20/2025
    I've been following the discussion around Dorian's tragic death, and while there's a lot of focus on... ...Read More
    09/13/2025
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