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Austin D. Wanzo

Case from Mccomb, MS dated Jun 21, 2020

Victim Details

Austin D. Wanzo

Male

Black / African American

Mccomb

MS

2020-06-21

20

Austin

D. Wanzo

07/11/2026

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On a Father's Day that would forever be marked by tragedy, 20-year-old Austin D. Wanzo was shot and killed in McComb, Mississippi. The young man, born on September 13, 1999, lost his life on June 21, 2020, while sitting in his car. The incident cut short the life of the former North Pike football player, leaving his family and community in mourning.

In the aftermath of the shooting, a suspect was identified and taken into custody. Lacurtis Hackett, then 20 years old, was initially charged ...
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  • WJTV: Charges upgraded in McComb shooting
  • https://www.enterprise-journal.com/crime-local-content-top-stories/22-year-old-who-wasnt-indicted-mccomb-shooting-death-killed-lincoln
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    I can't stop thinking about the role of the third person in the car. This person might hold crucial ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the Austin Wanzo case? I've been thinking about the person who was in... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about what it must be like for Austin's family without the closure they d... ...Read More
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