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Dwayne Richardson Jr.

Case from Beckley, WV dated May 02, 2021

Victim Details

Dwayne Richardson Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Beckley

WV

2021-05-02

18

Dwayne

Richardson Jr.

07/13/2026

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In the spring of 2021, the community of Beckley, West Virginia, was struck by a tragedy that cut short the promising life of a beloved young man. Dwayne Richardson Jr., an 18-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on the evening of May 2, 2021. Known as a talented basketball player and a junior at Woodrow Wilson High School with a bright future, his sudden death sent ripples of grief through his friends, family, and the wider community.

The incident occurred at a residence on Terrill Stree ...
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  • WVNS: BREAKING: Police make arrest in shooting death of Woodrow student
  • WBOY.com: UPDATE: Beckley Police asking for information on fatal shooting
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