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Briantez Vinson

Death by Force
Case Description
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On October 27, 2023, at approximately 9:29 p.m., Gadsden Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Fresh Value grocery store located at 2519 West Meighan Boulevard in Gadsden, Alabama. Upon arrival, they discovered 24-year-old Briantez Vinson lying in the parking lot with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Despite prompt medical attention from Gadsden Fire medics, Vinson was pronounced dead at the scene.

Within 36 hours of the incident, detectives identified 2 ...Read More
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  • al: Shooting outside Gadsden grocery store leaves 1 dead, 1 jailed
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    Victim Details

    Briantez Vinson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Gadsden

    AL

    2023-10-27

    24

    Briantez

    Vinson

    litigation

    11/21/2025

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