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Deshawn McDonald

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Aug 21, 2016

Victim Details

Deshawn McDonald

Male

Black / African American

Phoenix

AZ

2016-08-21

26

Deshawn

McDonald

07/15/2026

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On what should have been a joyous occasion, the celebration of his 26th birthday, Deshawn McDonald, a Black/African American male, met a tragic and violent end on August 21, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona. Known in the local music scene as the rapper D Mac Deluxx, he was out with friends at a nightclub near Interstate 17 and McDowell Road, marking another year of life.

For reasons that remain unclear, Deshawn decided to step outside the lively atmosphere of the club. Shortly after his departur ...
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  • YouTube: D MAC DELUXX - Wolf In Sheep Clothin
  • KNXV: Man located in bushes at Knights Inn shot to death while celebrating birthday
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