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Case Description
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Derrick Walker, a 26-year-old resident of Gary, Indiana, was tragically shot and killed on the evening of April 15, 2016. The incident occurred around 9:13 p.m. in the street in front of a residence located in the 4200 block of West 23rd Avenue. Walker's death was the result of a confrontation that escalated into violence.
The investigation revealed that the altercation leading to Walker's death involved Michael Jerome Hightower and his brother, Cory Jerome Hightower. According to court d ...Read More
The investigation revealed that the altercation leading to Walker's death involved Michael Jerome Hightower and his brother, Cory Jerome Hightower. According to court d ...Read More
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Derrick D. Walker
Male
Black / African American
Gary
IN
2016-04-15
26
Derrick
Walker
11/16/2025
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I've been following Derrick Walker's case for a while, and something that keeps playing on my mind i... ...Read More
08/05/2024
08/05/2024
Hey everyone,
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12/26/2023
I can't stop thinking about the role of the community in cases like Derrick Walker'... ...Read More
12/26/2023
Wow, I can't even begin to imagine the pain Derrick Walker’s family is going through. It's so terr... ...Read More
12/05/2023
12/05/2023
