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Corey Brazelton

Case from Gary, IN dated Mar 22, 2017

Victim Details

Corey Brazelton

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2017-03-22

18

Corey

Brazelton

07/11/2026

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In the spring of 2017, a life was tragically cut short in Gary, Indiana, when 18-year-old Corey Brazelton, a male, died from a gunshot wound. The incident, which unfolded on March 21, 2017, led to the arrest of his acquaintance, 19-year-old Damon Guyton Hill.

According to court documents, the shooting occurred at a residence in Gary. A witness who was present at the scene later recounted the events to investigators. The witness stated that Hill and Brazelton had been handling a handgun. T ...
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  • nwitimes.com: Authorities: Pair were playing with gun before fatal shooting
  • Corey Brazelton Obituary - Gary, IN (1999-2017) - Chicago Tribune
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