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Derrick Houston Jr

Death by Force
Case Description
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On May 27, 2023, 19-year-old Derrick Houston Jr. was fatally shot in Homestead, Florida. The incident occurred in the area of Southwest 260th Terrace and 130th Avenue. According to police reports, the shooting happened on Saturday night at approximately 10:21 p.m.

As of the latest updates, the police in Miami-Dade County are still searching for the killer and have not released any information regarding potential suspects. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone w ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Derrick Houston Jr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Homestead

    FL

    2023-05-27

    19

    Derrick

    Houston Jr

    11/05/2025

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