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Terry Dotson

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Oct 21, 2015

Victim Details

Terry Dotson

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2015-10-21

36

Terry

Dotson

07/15/2026

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On an autumn day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a dispute between associates turned deadly, claiming the life of 36-year-old Terry Dotson, a Black/African American male. The events leading to the fatal shooting on October 21, 2015, began with a heated argument over gas money, which tragically escalated throughout the day.

Earlier on that Wednesday, Terry Dotson was with his girlfriend and an associate, Terrell Dawon Essex, driving in Essex's car. An argument over gas money led to Essex pulling ...
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  • FOX6Now.com: Police on scene of two separate homicides within 25-minute period; both double shootings
  • Terry Dotson, age 36 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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