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Jordan Davis

Case from Jacksonville, FL dated Nov 23, 2012

Victim Details

Jordan Davis

Male

Black / African American

Jacksonville

FL

2012-11-23

17

Jordan

Davis

07/05/2026

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On November 23, 2012, Jordan Davis, a 17-year-old Black American male, was tragically shot and killed at a Gate Petroleum gas station in Jacksonville, Florida. The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. when Davis and three friends were sitting in a red Dodge Durango SUV, listening to loud music. Michael David Dunn, a 45-year-old white software developer, parked next to them and became annoyed by the volume of the music. Dunn asked the teenagers to turn the music down, which led to an argument. Desp ...
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  • Michael Dunn's Appeal Rejected In Murder Of Jordan Davis
  • the Guardian: Michael Dunn sentenced to life without parole for killing of Florida teenager
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