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Case Description
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Derrick James Thornton, a 43-year-old resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of February 18, 2023. The incident occurred in the 1500 block of O'Brien Street in Lake Charles.
The Lake Charles Police Department (LCPD) initiated an investigation into the homicide. As part of their inquiry, they identified the victim and began searching for the perpetrator involved in the fatal shooting.
On March 3, 2023, the LCPD announced the arrest of a ...Read More
The Lake Charles Police Department (LCPD) initiated an investigation into the homicide. As part of their inquiry, they identified the victim and began searching for the perpetrator involved in the fatal shooting.
On March 3, 2023, the LCPD announced the arrest of a ...Read More
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Derrick James Thornton
Male
Black / African American
Lake-charles
LA
2023-02-18
43
Derrick
James Thornton
Yes
11/13/2025
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I’ve been following the Derrick James Thornton case and something that really gets me thinking is ... ...Read More
12/04/2023
12/04/2023
