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Dewan Fortner

Death by Force
Case Description
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Dewan Fortner, a 29-year-old man from Bolton, Mississippi, was reported missing on February 25, 2019. His body was discovered on March 6, 2019, in a wooded area behind an abandoned building near Bolton. The Jackson Police Department identified Fortner's body and confirmed that he had died from a gunshot wound. The investigation revealed that the shooting likely stemmed from an altercation at a residence in the Queens subdivision, which was the last known location of Fortner.

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    Victim Details

    Dewan Fortner

    Male

    Bolton

    MS

    2019-03-06

    29

    Dewan

    Fortner

    11/15/2025

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