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Dashawn L. Compton

Case from Hope, AR dated Jan 08, 2026

Victim Details

Dashawn L. Compton

Male

Black / African American

Hope

AR

2026-01-08

26

Dashawn

L. Compton

06/28/2026

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In the early morning hours of Thursday, January 8, 2026, the life of 26-year-old Dashawn L. Compton of Washington, Arkansas, was tragically cut short. The community was shaken by the news of his unexpected passing in Hope, Arkansas. He was a man known for his great sense of humor and a contagious laugh, who enjoyed life in a lively and fun-loving way.

Hope Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired at a person in the 600 block of North Cedar Street at approximately 4: ...
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  • Texarkana Today: Hope Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder Following Early Morning Shooting
  • Texarkana Today: Man Found Dead After Early Morning Shooting in Hope; Person of Interest in Custody
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