Quick Burst #6

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New Developments in the shooting of XXXTentaction were made when the grand jury indicted three new men for the crime. Dedrick Devonshay Williams has already been charged and remains in custody. Michael Boatwright, 22, was apprehended on July 5th and is also in custody. Robert Allen, 22, and Trayvon Newsome, 20, are also suspects who have not been found yet. 

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