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Dillon Viens

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a winter day in Johnston, Rhode Island, the life of 16-year-old Dillon Viens was cut tragically short. It was February 12, 2022, and the young man was at a friend's home on Cedar Street when a firearm discharged, inflicting a fatal wound. In the immediate aftermath, the incident was characterized as a devastating accident, a narrative that suggested a sorrowful but unintentional act among friends. Those involved appeared to be cooperating with the authorities, and the community was left to mo ...Read More
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  • WJAR: Man charged in accidental shooting death of Johnston teenager
  • https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/02/13/johnston-ri-15-year-old-dies-from-gunshot-apparently-accidental/6779272001/
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    Victim Details

    Dillon Viens

    Male

    Black / African American

    Johnston

    RI

    2022-02-13

    16

    Dillon

    Viens

    Yes

    12/24/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I keep thinking about the role that Marios Kirios played in all of this. It's eerie and deeply frust... ...Read More
    05/18/2023
    I've been following Dillon Viens' case closely, and I can't stop thinking about how crucial it is to... ...Read More
    04/28/2023
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