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Amari Elijah Deloney

Case from Decatur, AL dated Jul 04, 2020

Victim Details

Amari Elijah Deloney

Male

Black / African American

Decatur

AL

2020-07-04

16

Amari

Elijah Deloney

Yes

06/27/2026

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In the summer of 2020, the life of 16-year-old Amari Elijah Deloney, a promising male student-athlete from Decatur, Alabama, was tragically cut short. On the evening of July 4th, Deloney was shot and subsequently died from his injuries, leaving a community in mourning.

Amari, a junior at Decatur High School, was known for his athletic abilities as a starter on both the basketball and baseball teams. He was remembered as an inspiration to his younger siblings and cousins. His sudden death ...
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  • al: Man charged with capital murder in teen’s shooting death
  • al: Juvenile dies after July 4 shooting in Decatur
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    Has anyone heard any updates from Amari's community since Shannon Doors Thomas Jr.'s sentencing? It ... ...Read More
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