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Cornell Yates

Case from Washington, DC dated Jun 18, 2010

Victim Details

Cornell Yates

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Washington

DC

2010-06-18

2010-06-18

36

Cornell

Yates

06/27/2026


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On a late spring evening in Washington, D.C., the life of Cornell Yates, a 36-year-old male, was tragically cut short. In the 800 block of Yuma Street, SE, on Friday, June 17, 2010, at approximately 10:20 pm, gunfire erupted, and Yates was struck. First responders rushed to the scene to render aid to the wounded man. He was transported to a local hospital to fight for his life, but his injuries proved to be too severe.

Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Cornell Yates succumbed ...
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  • Cornell Yates - Homicide Victim - Metropolitan Police Department
  • Cornell Yates Obituary (2010) - Washington
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