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Ricky Canty

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early hours of April 25, 2024, the life of 38-year-old Ricky Canty of Temple Hills, Maryland, was tragically cut short. At approximately 12:30 a.m., officers from the Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 4500 block of Sheriff Road, Northeast in Washington, D.C. Upon arrival, they discovered Canty suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

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    Victim Details

    Ricky Canty

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2024-04-25

    38

    Ricky

    Canty

    Yes

    11/15/2025

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