Donwaski L. Puryear

Murdered

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Case Description    (In Litigation)
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On August 21, 2024, at approximately 5 p.m., Decatur Police Department officers responded to a shooting incident at the Blossom Wood Apartments on Beltline Road. Upon arrival, they discovered 37-year-old Donwaski L. Puryear with an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to Huntsville Hospital for treatment.

Following the incident, authorities arrested 24-year-old Takaya Stover, charging her with first-degree domestic violence in connection with the shooting. The case was forwarded ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Donwaski L. Puryear

    Male

    Black / African American

    Decatur

    AL

    2024-08-21

    37

    Donwaski

    L. Puryear

    litigation

    11/22/2024

    Forum Posts (1)
    Does anyone know if there were any cameras in the area of Donwaski's last known location that may ha... ...Read More
    11/12/2024