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Thomas LaVon Peterson Jr.

Death by Force
Case Description
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Thomas LaVon Peterson Jr., a 16-year-old from Jacksonville, Florida, tragically lost his life on November 5, 2016. Peterson was shot near the intersection of West 11th Street and Spires Avenue in Northwest Jacksonville. After being shot, his friends rushed him to UF Health Jacksonville, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) reported that Peterson was transported to the hospital in a four-door Honda, which was later taken by detectives f ...Read More
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  • Legacy.com: Thomas Peterson Obituary (2000 - 2016) - Jacksonville, FL - Florida Times-Union
  • WJXT: Mother of slain teen: 'I feel like I lost everything'
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    Victim Details

    Thomas LaVon Peterson Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Jacksonville

    FL

    2016-11-05

    16

    Thomas

    LaVon Peterson Jr.

    11/14/2025

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