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David Wayne Hanks Jr.

Case from Pine Point, MN dated Jun 25, 2023

Victim Details

David Wayne Hanks Jr.

Male

Pine Point

MN

2023-06-25

35

David

Wayne Hanks Jr.

Yes

06/25/2026

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In the quiet village of Pine Point, Minnesota, on the evening of June 25, 2023, the life of 35-year-old David Wayne Hanks Jr., a member of the Bear Clan, was tragically cut short. He was discovered shot to death inside a gray Pontiac G6 with White Earth license plates just after 6:30 p.m. Hanks, a father, brother, and son known for his sense of humor and love for his family, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Becker County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the homicide, a ...
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  • KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News: Warrant issued for Becker County murder suspect
  • https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/search-for-vehicle-of-interest-following-fatal-shooting-in-becker-county
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