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Michael Derricote

Death by Force
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In the spring of 2017, a shooting in Southeast Washington, D.C. claimed the life of 26-year-old Michael Derricote, Jr. of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. On the evening of Friday, April 14, at approximately 8:05 p.m., gunfire erupted in the 3500 block of Stanton Road, SE. When police arrived at the scene, they discovered two men on the ground in front of a residence, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. A nearby vehicle was also damaged by the gunfire.

Both victims were transported to l ...Read More
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  • Washington Post: Man, 26, dies days after being shot in Southeast D.C.
  • Homicide Victim: Michael Derricote, Jr. | mpdc
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    Victim Details

    Michael Derricote

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2017-04-28

    37

    Michael

    Derricote

    11/15/2025

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