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Case Description
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Jan Cotto, a 51-year-old resident of Capitol Heights, Maryland, was tragically shot and killed on the night of April 6, 2017. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. near the intersection of Zelma Avenue and Central Avenue, close to her home. Cotto was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after. Neighbors described her as a kind and cheerful person who often sang while walking to and from the Addison Road Metro stop.
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Jan Cotto
Female
Black / African American
Capitol-heights
MD
2017-04-06
51
Jan
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11/25/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I can't stop thinking about Jan Cotto's tragic case. It's truly devastating for her family and commu... ...Read More
10/28/2024
10/28/2024
I can't stop thinking about the impact Jan Cotto had on her community. She was more than just a vict... ...Read More
12/04/2023
12/04/2023
