William Venison

Death by Force
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On April 12, 2022, at approximately 12:37 PM, 29-year-old William Venison was shot and killed in the 2800 block of Gainesville Street, SE, Washington, DC. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Venison suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Despite efforts by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services to save his life, Venison was pronounced dead at a local hospital.

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    Victim Details

    William Venison

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2022-04-12

    29

    William

    Venison

    01/07/2025

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