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William Leo Fountain Jr

Case from Detroit, MI dated Jul 14, 2022

Victim Details

William Leo Fountain Jr

Male

White / Caucasian

Detroit

MI

2022-07-14

16

William

Leo Fountain Jr

07/11/2026

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In the early morning hours of July 14, 2022, the life of 16-year-old William Leo Fountain Jr., a male Caucasian from Detroit, Michigan, was tragically cut short. He was discovered on Maddelein Street near Kelly Road on the city's east side at approximately 4:58 a.m., suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency services rushed him to St. John Hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he succumbed to them. His death has been classified as a murder, leaving his family and community d ...
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  • Legacy.com: William Leo Fountain Jr. Obituary (2022)
  • William Fountain Jr. Obituary | Jul 14, 2022 | Detroit, MI
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been following the discussion about William Leo Fountain Jr.'s tragic case, and... ...Read More
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