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Clifton Chaney

Death by Force
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In the early morning hours of a spring day in Washington, D.C., a violent encounter cut short the life of a young man. Clifton Nate Chaney, a 26-year-old male, was with two other individuals, seated in a car in the 3800 block of 10th Street, NE on Saturday, May 17, 2008. At approximately 2:25 a.m., their vehicle was approached by an unidentified gunman who, without warning, opened fire.

The sudden hail of bullets left Chaney with multiple gunshot wounds. In a desperate attempt to save him ...Read More
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  • Clifton Nate Chaney, aka “Snugs” - Homicide Victim | mpdc
  • Crime Report - The Washington Post
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    Victim Details

    Clifton Chaney

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Washington

    DC

    2008-05-17

    2008-05-17

    26

    Clifton

    Chaney

    11/15/2025


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    Hey everyone, just wanted to drop in and talk about Clifton Chaney, who many knew fondly as "Snugs."... ...Read More
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