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James Deberry

Case from Detroit, MI dated Feb 01, 2022

Victim Details

James Deberry

Male

Detroit

MI

2022-02-01

57

James

Deberry

06/21/2026

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In the winter of 2022, a dispute that began inside a liquor store on Detroit's west side tragically escalated, resulting in the death of 57-year-old James Deberry. On the morning of February 1st, an argument broke out between Deberry and another man, identified as 44-year-old John Edward-Dayter Montgomery. The verbal altercation prompted a store employee to ask both men to leave the premises.

Once outside in the parking lot, the conflict turned violent. Montgomery allegedly attacked Deber ...
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  • Detroit man charged with double murder in liquor store beating, shooting death of two victims
  • FOX 2 Detroit: CPL holder charged with shooting and killing two men in Detroit liquor store fight
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