Donnie DJ Brandon

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 8, 2020, 16-year-old Donnie "DJ" Brandon was fatally shot at Sandia Vista Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The incident occurred during an attempted firearm purchase that escalated into a robbery and subsequent shooting.

Investigations led to the identification and arrest of four individuals connected to Brandon's death: Adrian Avila, JaJuan Bennett, Luis Ayala, and Armando Rodriguez. Avila, implicated in both Brandon's murder and a separate 2021 homicide, was initially relea ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Donnie DJ Brandon

    Male

    Albuquerque

    NM

    2020-08-08

    16

    Donnie

    DJ Brandon

    Yes

    01/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It’s incredibly sad to see how DJ Brandon’s life was cut short over something so senseless. I've... ...Read More
    10/08/2024
    I’ve been following the DJ Brandon case closely, and I’m especially struck by how young all of t... ...Read More
    11/21/2023
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