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Charles Brandon Coleman

Case from Martinsville, VA dated Jun 27, 2021

Victim Details

Charles Brandon Coleman

Male

Martinsville

VA

2021-06-27

31

Charles

Brandon Coleman

07/28/2026

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On a summer evening in Martinsville, Virginia, a verbal dispute escalated into a fatal encounter that ended the life of 31-year-old Charles Brandon Coleman. The incident occurred on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Maplewood Apartments.

Officers from the Martinsville Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at the apartment complex. Upon their arrival, they discovered Coleman behind one of the apartment buildings, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was unresponsive and prono ...
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  • WSET: Arrest made in Martinsville apartment complex homicide
  • https://www.wdbj7.com: Suspect in killing at Martinsville apartment complex arrested
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