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Donovan Dodd

Case from Tyler, TX dated Mar 23, 2023

Victim Details

Donovan Dodd

Male

Black / African American

Tyler

TX

2023-03-23

19

Donovan

Dodd

06/30/2026

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On March 23, 2023, a fatal shooting occurred at the Royal Crest Apartments in Tyler, Texas, resulting in the deaths of 19-year-old Donovan Dodd and 17-year-old Ladarius Jackson, both from Athens. The incident stemmed from a planned firearm transaction that escalated into violence.

According to arrest affidavits, the arrangement involved trading an AR-15 assault rifle for a 9mm pistol and $400 in cash. Nicholas Hudson, 19, of Malakoff, coordinated the meeting and was aware that Dodd and ...
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  • cbs19.tv: 2 men arrested in connection with Tyler apartment complex shooting that left 2 dead
  • KETK.com | FOX51.com: 2 arrested in connection to murders at Royal Crest Apartments in Tyler
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    It's really unsettling to hear about what happened at the Royal Crest Apartments in March. My heart ... ...Read More
    11/11/2023
    I’ve been following the case of Donovan Dodd and Ladarius Jackson, and I can’t stop thinking abo... ...Read More
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    I've been following the Tyler, Texas case closely and something that's been on my mind is the commun... ...Read More
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