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Jontreeal Jerome Gainous

Death by Force
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Jontreeal Jerome Gainous, a 22-year-old resident of Tampa, Florida, tragically lost his life on December 3, 2017. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply troubling and have left a lasting impact on the community. Gainous was found dead in what authorities described as a violent incident. The investigation revealed that he had been shot multiple times, leading to his untimely demise. This incident was part of a broader pattern of violence that had been affecting the area, raising conc ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Jontreeal Jerome Gainous

    Male

    Tampa

    FL

    2017-12-03

    22

    Jontreeal

    Jerome Gainous

    11/14/2025

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