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Cleastore Jefferson

Case from Utica, NY dated Jul 21, 2020

Victim Details

Cleastore E. Jefferson

Male

Black / African American

Utica

NY

2020-07-21

42

Cleastore

Jefferson

07/28/2026

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On a summer evening in Utica, New York, the life of 42-year-old Cleastore E. Jefferson was tragically cut short. On July 21, 2020, at approximately 8:20 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired in the 100 block of James Street. Upon their arrival, they discovered a male victim, later identified as Jefferson, lying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds.

Emergency responders at the scene immediately began to render aid, with police officers applying a tourniquet and performi ...
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  • Uticaod: UPDATED: Police identify James Street shooting victim
  • Obituary of Cleastore E. Jefferson - Utica - Heintz Funeral Homes
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