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Orie Dodson

Case from Gary, IN dated Feb 15, 2023

Victim Details

Orie Dodson

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2023-02-15

13

Orie

Dodson

Yes

07/12/2026

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In the winter of 2023, a dispute that began in the realm of social media tragically spilled onto the streets of Gary, Indiana, culminating in the death of 13-year-old Orie Dodson. On February 15th, the young boy was discovered lifeless, face down on the sidewalk in front of the Power & Light Church located in the 1300 block of Lincoln Street. A passerby made the grim discovery at approximately 12:15 p.m. and alerted the authorities. When police and paramedics arrived, they found that Dodson had ...
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  • WGN-TV: 13-year-old boy found shot to death in front of Gary church
  • Jury deliberating in trial for 13-year-old's Gary slaying
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