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John White

Death by Force
Case Description
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John White, a 22-year-old resident of Syracuse, NY, tragically lost his life on October 8, 2017. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Butternut Street, where White was found suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite prompt medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. The Syracuse Police Department launched an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

The investigation revealed that White had been involved in a dispute with Hanza M ...Read More
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  • https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/new-york/articles/2017-10-09/police-22-year-old-man-shot-killed-over-the-weekend
  • syracuse.com: Syracuse police ID Butternut Street homicide victim
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    Victim Details

    John White

    Male

    Black / African American

    Syracuse

    NY

    2017-10-08

    22

    John

    White

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking a lot about the role of gun violence in communities like Syracuse since John's tr... ...Read More
    01/25/2025
    I recently found out more about the timeline around John White's tragic murder, and it boggles my mi... ...Read More
    03/13/2024
    Has anyone else been following the details of the investigation into John White’s murder? I’ve b... ...Read More
    10/29/2023
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