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Derius De'Sean James, a 25-year-old resident of Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, tragically lost his life on August 2, 2015. The incident that led to his death occurred following a confrontation at a Citgo gas station. According to reports, the altercation began at a birthday party and escalated to the gas station, where James was attempting to flee the scene. During this attempt, he was shot by Martez Terrill Gardner, a 33-year-old man from Ypsilanti Township.

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Victim Details

Derius Desean James

Male

Black / African American

Ypsilanti

MI

2015-08-01

25

Derius

Desean James

11/27/2025