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Bernard Watson

Case from Detroit, MI dated Jan 12, 2017

Victim Details

Bernard Watson

Male

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2017-01-12

43

Bernard

Watson

07/11/2026

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On a cold January day in Detroit, Michigan, a life was tragically cut short, leaving a family to grapple with a sudden and violent loss. Bernard Watson, a 43-year-old man, was fatally shot on January 12, 2017. The incident, which sent ripples of grief through his community, was reported to have stemmed from a domestic dispute.

Initial reports indicated that a suspect, identified as the ex-boyfriend of Watson's girlfriend, was taken into custody in connection with the shooting. This develo ...
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  • Detroit News: Cops: Man fatally shot by girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend
  • Man shot, killed at home on Detroit's west side
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