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Lynon Armon Donte

Case from Gary, IN dated Apr 15, 2017

Victim Details

Lynon Armon Donte

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2017-04-15

33

Lynon

Armon Donte

07/01/2026

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In the spring of 2017, the life of Lynon Armon Donte, a male resident of Merrillville, Indiana, and formerly of Gary, was cut short. On April 15, 2017, he passed away, leaving behind a grieving family and a community searching for answers. His death is considered an unsolved homicide, and the passage of time has not yet brought a resolution to the case.

Having attended both West Side and Merrillville High Schools, Lynon was a familiar face to many in his community. The news of his untimel ...
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  • nwitimes.com: Police: Merrillville man shot dead in Gary
  • Man found shot to death in Gary - Chicago Sun-Times
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    It's been over six years since Lynon Armon Donte's tragic passing, and I find myself contemplating t... ...Read More
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