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Taqon Jayshon Blake

Death by Force
Case Description
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On September 27, 2023, at approximately 3:44 p.m., a tragic incident occurred at the W.D. Hill Recreation Center on Fayetteville Street near Massey Avenue in Durham, North Carolina. Police responded to reports of a shooting at the location and upon arrival, they discovered 21-year-old Taqon Jayshon Blake had been shot. Despite efforts to save him, Blake succumbed to his injuries and was later pronounced dead at Duke University Hospital.

The Durham Police Department immediately launched ...Read More
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  • CBS17.com: Victim identified in fatal shooting behind Durham recreation center
  • WRAL.com: 21-year-old killed in shooting at Durham park
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    Victim Details

    Taqon Jayshon Blake

    Male

    Black / African American

    Durham

    NC

    2023-09-27

    21

    Taqon

    Jayshon Blake

    Yes

    11/21/2025

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    09/10/2024
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    03/28/2024
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