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Javane Laurent

Death by Force
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Javane Laurent, a 24-year-old resident of Brooklyn, New York, tragically lost his life on February 13, 2016. The incident occurred following an altercation at his home in Canarsie. Laurent was reportedly involved in a heated argument with Brian Williams, who was visiting his ex-girlfriend, a tenant in Laurent's mother's house. The confrontation escalated when Laurent, angered by Williams bringing a gun into the house, retrieved a machete to force Williams out. As Laurent turned his back, William ...Read More
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  • NY Daily News: Brooklyn man charged in deadly shooting, denied bail
  • NY Daily News: Brooklyn man, 24, shot dead outside his home
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    Victim Details

    Javane Laurent

    Male

    Black / African American

    Brooklyn

    NY

    2016-02-13

    24

    Javane

    Laurent

    11/11/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I recently read about the trial and it’s just so unsettling to think about how a situation could s... ...Read More
    02/08/2024
    I've been following the case of Javane Laurent and it just really hits home how quickly a situation ... ...Read More
    12/16/2023
    Has anyone else thought about the role of Javane's ex-girlfriend in all of this? I can't stop thinki... ...Read More
    01/26/2023
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