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Demetrius Gatson

Case from Detroit, MI dated Sep 06, 2015

Victim Details

Demetrius Gatson

Male

Black / African American

Detroit

MI

2015-09-06

27

Demetrius

Gatson

07/07/2026

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On a tragic Sunday morning in Detroit, Michigan, the life of 27-year-old Demetrius Gatson, a male, was cut short in a brutal act of violence. The incident, which unfolded on September 6, 2015, also claimed the life of 33-year-old Khari Smith. A gunman reportedly arrived at a home on the city's east side where Gatson and Smith were present and opened fire.

The assailant first pursued Demetrius Gatson, shooting him. Despite being rushed to a hospital, Gatson succumbed to his injuries approx ...
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