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Matthew Jafari

Case from Orlando, FL dated Dec 19, 2017

Victim Details

Matthew Jafari

Male

Orlando

FL

2017-12-19

19

Matthew

Jafari

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Matthew Jafari, a 19-year-old male from Orlando, Florida, tragically lost his life on December 19, 2017. The incident occurred at the Magnolia Court condos, where Matthew was fatally shot in the head. According to reports, Matthew was at the location to assist a friend, Sasmon Tavares, who was also injured during the incident. The suspect, Benjamin Heyward Jr., was arrested shortly after the shooting. Heyward, who had previously been roommates with Tavares, had been involved in an argument with ...
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  • WKMG: Suspect shook man's hand before shooting him in the head, deputies say
  • WESH: Man charged with first-degree murder after deadly shooting in Orange County
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