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Dana Hamilton

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of May 19, 2016, 44-year-old Dana Hamilton was walking down the 800 block of Southern Avenue in Southeast, D.C., when he was fatally shot. Police responded to reports of a shooting around 2:41 a.m. and found Hamilton suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The investigation into Hamilton's death led police to 34-year-old Quincy Green, also known as Wayne Wright, of ...Read More
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  • WUSA: Investigation undeway after man fatally shot in SE, DC
  • Homicide: 800 Block of Southern Avenue, Southeast | mpdc
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    Victim Details

    Dana Hamilton

    Male

    Washington

    DC

    2016-05-19

    44

    Dana

    Hamilton

    Yes

    11/15/2025

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