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Derrick Houston Jr

Case from Homestead, FL dated May 27, 2023

Victim Details

Derrick Houston Jr

Male

Black / African American

Homestead

FL

2023-05-27

19

Derrick

Houston Jr

07/05/2026

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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 ...
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  • WPLG: Police in Homestead search for gunman who killed 19-year-old
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