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Kumase Baraka Jefferson

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Aug 15, 2015

Victim Details

Kumase Baraka Jefferson

Male

Los-angeles

CA

2015-08-15

41

Kumase

Baraka Jefferson

07/15/2026

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Kumase Baraka Jefferson, a 41-year-old man from Los Angeles, was tragically shot and killed on August 15, 2015. The incident occurred in the 900 block of West 65th Street in the Vermont-Slauson area. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s records, Jefferson and a 35-year-old man were standing in front of an abandoned residence when a light-colored sedan approached. Multiple individuals exited the vehicle and opened fire, striking both men. Jefferson was pronounced dead at the scene at 6 ...
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  • homicide.latimes.com: Kumase Baraka Jefferson, 41 - The Homicide Report
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