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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 release ...Read More
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 release ...Read More
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Donnie DJ Brandon
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Albuquerque
NM
2020-08-08
16
Donnie
DJ Brandon
Yes
11/06/2025
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
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
11/21/2023
