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Shawna Devine

Case from Brockton, MA dated Jul 22, 2002

Victim Details

Shawna Devine

Female

Black / African American

Brockton

MA

2002-07-22

29

Shawna

Devine

07/17/2026

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On a summer evening in 2002, the life of 29-year-old Shawna Renee Devine, a Black female, was tragically cut short in Brockton, Massachusetts. On July 22nd, Devine was caught in the crossfire of a shooting and sustained fatal injuries. The incident was a result of gun violence, a stark reminder of the devastating impact such acts can have on a community.

In the aftermath of the shooting, an investigation was launched to bring those responsible for Shawna's untimely death to justice. Law e ...
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  • https://www.mass.gov/doc/2018-garden-of-peace-program-book/download
  • seacoastonline.com: Brockton woman caught in crossfire shooting
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