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Jelani Green

Death by Force
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Jelani Green, a 25-year-old woman from the Bronx, tragically lost her life after being struck by a stray bullet on June 19, 2022. The incident occurred at Half Nelson Playground during a Father's Day basketball tournament, where Jelani was present to support her brother. As the game concluded, a single gunshot rang out, hitting Jelani in the neck. The bullet severed her spinal cord and exited through her left shoulder, leaving her paralyzed from the neck down. Despite being rushed to St. Barnaba ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jelani Green

    Female

    Black / African American

    Bronx

    NY

    2022-06-19

    25

    Jelani

    Green

    11/29/2025

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    11/02/2024
    The tragedy surrounding Jelani Green’s death has been causing a lot of reflection in our community... ...Read More
    05/15/2024
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    06/18/2023
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