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Dedrick Gayle Boatwright III

Case from Chattanooga, TN dated Jul 08, 2023

Victim Details

Dedrick Gayle Boatwright III

Male

Black / African American

Chattanooga

TN

2023-07-08

19

Dedrick

Gayle Boatwright III

07/15/2026

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In the summer of 2023, the life of 19-year-old Dedrick Gayle Boatwright III was tragically cut short in Chattanooga, Tennessee. On the evening of July 8, Boatwright was found with fatal gunshot wounds on Arcadia Avenue. Known affectionately as 'Tre' to his friends and family, he was a father, a son, a twin brother, and a friend to many in his community. A recent graduate of Brainerd High School, where he was a member of the marching band, Dedrick was working two jobs to support his family.
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  • WDEF: Chattanooga Police arrest 18-year-old in homicide case - WDEF
  • Local3News.com: Family confirms death of Arcadia Avenue shooting victim
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