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Demetrius R. Thomas

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Apr 27, 2020

Victim Details

Demetrius R. Thomas

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2020-04-27

14

Demetrius

R. Thomas

07/06/2026

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On a tragic day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the life of 14-year-old Demetrius R. Thomas, a Black male, was cut short. On April 27, 2020, Demetrius, known affectionately as "Meechy" to his loved ones, was found deceased inside a home near 12th and Hadley. He was remembered as a fun and funny young man who always enjoyed play fighting with his friends and family. His death was part of a horrific event that claimed the lives of four other people.

Inside the residence, investigators discovered a ...
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  • CBS58: 4 teens among 5 killed in shooting near 12th and Hadley
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 'Nobody understands this situation': Five dead in shooting at a home on Milwaukee's north side
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    I can't stop thinking about how Demetrius and his family must have felt in those last moments. It's ... ...Read More
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