Jurnee Thompson

Death by Force

Jurnee Thompson, an 8-year-old girl from St. Louis, Missouri, tragically lost her life on August 23, 2019. She was shot and killed after attending a football jamboree at Soldan High School. The incident occurred during a time when gun violence was rampant in the city, with Jurnee being one of several children who fell victim to such violence that summer^1^.

Jurnee's death sparked a significant outcry from the community and local officials. Her father, who described her as a young woman wi ...Read More

KSDK: St. Louis shooting victims hit double digits in 24-hour span

KSDK: 8-year-old killed, 2 teens and an adult injured in shooting near Soldan High School after football jamboree

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