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Jordan Barber

Case from Manhattan, NY dated Jun 29, 2015

Victim Details

Jordan Barber

Male

Black / African American

Manhattan

NY

2015-06-29

18

Jordan

Barber

07/10/2026

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An aspiring young chef's life was tragically cut short in a moment of violence that shattered a summer evening in Manhattan. Jordan Barber, an 18-year-old male, was fatally shot in the neck on June 29, 2015. The incident occurred outside the Polo Grounds Houses in Harlem, following a basketball tournament at the renowned Rucker Park. Barber had stepped in to de-escalate a confrontation between two groups when gunfire erupted, claiming his life. In his final moments, he managed to express his lov ...
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  • Bronx Man Accused of Killing Rival Crew Member at Housing Project - NYTimes.com
  • NBC New York: 1 Teen Killed, 2 Injured in Manhattan Shooting: NYPD
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