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Deon Darius Hayes

Case from Emporia, VA dated Aug 03, 2023

Victim Details

Deon Darius Hayes

Male

Black / African American

Emporia

VA

2023-08-03

27

Deon

Darius Hayes

07/22/2026

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On an August day in Emporia, Virginia, the life of 27-year-old Deon Darius Hayes was tragically cut short. On August 3, 2023, Hayes, a male resident of the city, died from injuries sustained in an incident involving gun violence. Despite the violent nature of his death, details regarding the specific circumstances of the event have not been publicly released.

In the time that has passed since the incident, information concerning the investigation into Hayes' death has been sparse. There h ...
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  • Obituary for Deon Darius Hayes | Knox-High Mortuary, Inc.
  • https://www.nbc12.com: 27-year-old dies in shooting in Emporia
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