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Jason William Mizell, known as Jam Master Jay, was a pivotal figure in the hip-hop world as the DJ for the legendary group Run-D.M.C. Tragically, on October 30, 2002, at the age of 37, he was shot and killed in his recording studio in Jamaica, Queens, New York. The murder occurred in the evening, and Mizell was shot in the head at close range, an act that shocked the music community and his fans worldwide. Despite the immediate response from law enforcement, the case remained unsolved for many y ...Read More
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Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell
Male
Black / African American
Queens
NY
2002-10-30
37
Jason
William Mizell
11/14/2025
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