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Jefferson Exantus

Death by Force
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Jefferson Exantus, a 22-year-old resident of the Bronx, was tragically killed on March 19, 2017, in Brooklyn, New York. The incident occurred inside the Brooklyn Asylum nightclub located in Bushwick. According to reports, Exantus was shot in the face during an altercation with another individual. The shooting took place around 5:20 a.m., and despite the efforts of paramedics who rushed him to Woodhull Hospital, Exantus was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.

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  • Bushwick, NY Patch: Man Fatally Shot In Face At Bushwick Nightclub 'Brooklyn Asylum'
  • QNS: Cops investigate deadly shooting of a man near the Ridgewood/Bushwick border - QNS.com
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    Victim Details

    Jefferson Exantus

    Male

    Black / African American

    Brooklyn

    NY

    2017-03-19

    22

    Jefferson

    Exantus

    11/15/2025

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