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Launell Hall

Case from Washington, DC dated Aug 01, 2005

Victim Details

Launell Hall

January 10, 2023

Male

African-American / Black

Washington

DC

2005-08-01

2005-08-01

Launell

Hall

07/07/2026


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In the early morning hours of August 1, 2005, the life of Launell Hall, a male resident of Washington, D.C., was tragically cut short. At approximately 3:55 a.m., in the 1600 block of Lyman Place, Northeast, Hall was shot. He succumbed to his wounds at the scene.

Launell Hall is survived by his mother, Sonia Hall, his father, Gregory Matthews, and his daughters. His grandmothers, Carrie V. Matthews and Loretta Dawkins, as well as a host of other relatives and friends, also mourned his pas ...
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  • Launell Hall - Homicide Victim - Metropolitan Police Department
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