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Desmond Chandler

Case from Baltimore, MD dated Jul 31, 2023

Victim Details

Desmond Chandler

Male

Black / African American

Baltimore

MD

2023-07-31

22

Desmond

Chandler

07/11/2026

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In the early hours of July 31, 2023, tragedy struck in a Baltimore neighborhood, claiming the life of Desmond Chandler, a 22-year-old Black male. The quiet of the night was shattered by the sound of gunfire, a sadly familiar occurrence for some residents. When police responded to a ShotSpotter alert just before 1 a.m. in the 1200 block of Oakhurst Place, they discovered a chaotic and violent scene.

Amidst the confusion, Chandler was found with a life-threatening gunshot wound to the head. ...
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  • WMAR 2 News Baltimore: Faces of Baltimore City's murder rate
  • WBFF: Baltimore police identify two victims killed last week
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