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Devonta Newsom

Case from Memphis, TN dated Jul 25, 2017

Victim Details

Devonta Newsom

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2017-07-25

2017-07-25

18

Devonta

Newsom

07/02/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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In the summer of 2017, the life of 18-year-old Devonta Newsom was tragically cut short in Memphis, Tennessee. On July 26, 2017, Newsom, a young Black man, became a victim of homicide. His death is listed as an unsolved case, leaving a painful void for his family and community.

Details surrounding the specific circumstances of Devonta Newsom's death are not widely available in public records. The investigation into his murder remains open, and the Memphis Police Department continues to see ...
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  • 18-year-old shot, killed in possible drive-by - Action News 5
  • MPD: 35 percent of 2017 homicide cases unsolved

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