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Erik Butler

Death by Force
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In the early morning hours of August 28, 2020, a tragic event unfolded in Southeast Washington, D.C., forever altering the lives of one family. Erik Butler, a 28-year-old Black male, became the victim of a fatal shooting in the 1100 block of Barnaby Terrace. The Metropolitan Police Department’s Seventh District officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 8:47 a.m. and discovered Butler suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

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    • Victim Details

    Erik Butler

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2020-08-28

    28

    Erik

    Butler

    11/15/2025

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    Does anyone have any insight into the neighborhood where Erik Butler was tragically killed? From wha... ...Read More
    02/05/2024
    I'm really thinking about Erik Butler's family and friends right now—this kind of loss is unimagin... ...Read More
    06/30/2023
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