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DeShawn Ellington
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Memphis
State: Tennessee
County: Shelby County
Date of birth: September 30, 1982
Date of death: February 15, 2006
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Race: African American/Black
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: February
LEA: Memphis Police Department, Memphis, Tennessee
Case Description
On February 13, 2006, DeShawn Ellington, 23, was reported missing. On February 15, 2006, DeShawn Ellington was found in the trunk of a car in Weaver Park in Memphis, Tennessee. He had died die to gunshot wounds. DeShawn's homicide remains unsolved and his family continues to advocate and seek justice for him.
Anyone who has any information about this case is asked to contact the Memphis Police Department at (901) 545-2677. If you would like to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, please call Memphis Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-2274.
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