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Jarvis Porter

Case from Rochester, NY dated Dec 25, 2017

Victim Details

Jarvis Porter

Male

Black / African American

Rochester

NY

2017-12-25

35

Jarvis

Porter

07/06/2026

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On Christmas Day in 2017, Jarvis Porter, a 35-year-old male, was fatally shot in Rochester, New York. The incident occurred inside an apartment building on Genesee Street where Porter was confronted by two men, Joshua Burns and Elzie James, who were armed with a loaded shotgun. Porter was shot in the face and died from his injuries.

Following a thorough investigation by the Rochester Police Department, both Joshua Burns and Elzie James were arrested in connection with the murder. The subs ...
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  • Two arrested in deadly Christmas shooting on Genesee Street
  • WHAM: Police: Man killed in Genesee Street shooting on Christmas Day
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