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Adonis Wright

Death by Force
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Adonis Wright, a 35-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., was tragically shot and killed on the night of June 16, 2017, in Arlington, Virginia. The incident occurred in the Nauck neighborhood, specifically on the 2400 block of S. Lowell Street. Police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 11:20 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Wright suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the officers' efforts to administer lifesaving measures, Wright succumbed to his injuries at George Washington U ...Read More
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  • Washington Post: D.C. man killed in Arlington shooting
    • Victim Details

    Adonis Wright

    Male

    Black / African American

    Arlington

    VA

    2017-06-16

    35

    Adonis

    Wright

    11/11/2025

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