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Daniel Brock Austin

Case from Lansing, MI dated Apr 03, 2007

Victim Details

Daniel Brock Austin

Male

White / Caucasian

Lansing

MI

2007-04-03

14

Daniel

Brock Austin

06/23/2026

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In a Lansing, Michigan foster home, a disagreement between two teenage foster brothers culminated in the tragic death of 14-year-old Daniel Brock Austin. The white male was fatally shot on April 3, 2007, a devastating event that led to the arrest of his 15-year-old foster brother, Dante Corey Austin.

The incident that ended Daniel’s life was reportedly preceded by a fight between the two boys. Following the altercation, Dante retrieved a. 22-caliber handgun. He fired a single shot that ...
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  • Newspapers.com: Teen may face trial in death (Daniel Brock Austin 2007 part 1) - Newspapers.com
  • Newspapers.com: Teen: Youth is being held in a special section in jail (Daniel Brock Austin 2007 part 2) - Newspapers.com
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