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Abubacarr Darboe

Case from Madison, WI dated Dec 20, 2025

Victim Details

Abubacarr Darboe

Male

Black / African American

Madison

WI

2025-12-20

21

Abubacarr

Darboe

07/01/2026

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On the night of December 20, 2025, a violent tragedy unfolded on the north side of Madison, Wisconsin, claiming the life of Abubacarr "Buba" Darboe, a 22-year-old Gambian male who was visiting his family for the holidays. Just after 10:30 p.m., police officers were dispatched to the 3500 block of Portage Road following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, first responders discovered a chaotic scene where a vehicle had been targeted in a drive-by shooting. The attack left Darboe critically injured f ...
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  • WKOW: Dane County officials identify 22-year-old man killed in Madison shooting
  • Wisconsin State Journal: Shooting victim was East High grad, student at Vanderbilt University
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