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Jonathan Wright

Death by Force
Case Description
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Jonathan Wright, a 19-year-old resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, died tragically on January 10, 2017, as a result of a shooting incident. On that afternoon, New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Third District officers responded to reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, they found Jonathan Wright suffering from a gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries shortly afterward.

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    • Victim Details

    Jonathan Wright

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    New Orleans

    LA

    2017-01-10

    19

    Jonathan

    Wright

    Yes

    11/30/2025

    1


    Area Body Found:
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