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Martrez Townes

Case from Hernando, MS dated Jan 14, 2019

Victim Details

Martrez Townes

Male

Black / African American

Hernando

MS

2019-01-14

27

Martrez

Townes

07/12/2026

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In a tragic turn of events stemming from a family dispute, 27-year-old Martrez Antorin Townes died on Monday, January 14, 2019, at his home near Hernando, Mississippi. The male victim succumbed to a fatal gunshot wound following a physical altercation with his own brother.

Authorities from the DeSoto County Sheriff's Department reported that the two brothers had been involved in a fight. Following the initial confrontation, Marquis Townes was reportedly running from the house when Martrez ...
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  • WREG.com: DeSoto County man charged with killing his brother captured
  • DeSoto Times-Tribune: Man arrested, faces murder charges
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