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Matthew Fugate

Case from Pontiac, MI dated Feb 15, 2016

Victim Details

Matthew Fugate

Male

Pontiac

MI

2016-02-15

27

Matthew

Fugate

07/19/2026

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Matthew Fugate, a 27-year-old male, was tragically killed in his home in Pontiac, Michigan. On the evening of February 15, 2016, his life was cut short when he was fatally shot during what authorities have described as a home invasion. The incident marked another grim statistic in a year that saw a number of homicides in the city. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office was tasked with the investigation into the violent circumstances that led to his death.

In the wake of the shooting, law enf ...
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  • List: Pontiac's 11 homicides in 2016 - The Oakland Press
  • Man shot, killed near Pontiac sports bar - The Oakland Press
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