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Deontay Austin

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Jul 22, 2012

Victim Details

Deontay Austin

February 11, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Cleveland

OH

2012-07-22

2012-07-30

1985-09-08

26

Deontay

Austin

Black

Brown

5’9”

150lbs

07/06/2026


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On July 22, 2012, Deontay Austin, a 26-year-old male, was shot multiple times on the 500 block of East 118th Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The incident occurred at approximately 5:00 AM. Witnesses reported that Deontay seemed to know the shooter, as they overheard him say that the individual responsible was someone known as "Tez" or "Tink." Deontay sustained severe injuries from the shooting and was taken to the hospital, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries and died on July 30, 2012.
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