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De’shone Taylor-Brown

Case from Petersburg, VA dated Nov 07, 2019

Victim Details

De’shone Taylor-Brown

Male

Black / African American

Petersburg

VA

2019-11-07

17

De’shone

Taylor-Brown

06/27/2026

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On a crisp autumn evening in Petersburg, Virginia, the life of a beloved teenager was tragically cut short. De’shone Taylor-Brown, a 17-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on November 7, 2019. Known affectionately as "Kash," De'shone was a student at Petersburg High School, where he was known for his infectious smile and beautiful spirit. He was a young man who enjoyed telling jokes, attending school, and, most of all, spending time with his family and friends.

De'shone was born in Pe ...
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  • 8News: ‘It’s a little shocking’: Teen shot and killed in Petersburg neighborhood
  • Richmond Times-Dispatch: Teen killed in Thursday night shooting is Petersburg's 16th homicide this year
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about Kash's case and how little information there is available about the... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about De’shone Taylor-Brown, or "Kash" as he was fondly called. It breaks... ...Read More
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