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John Alton Allen Jr.

Case from Rome, GA dated Jun 16, 2018

Victim Details

John Alton Allen Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Rome

GA

2018-06-16

36

John

Alton Allen Jr.

07/08/2026

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In the summer of 2018, the life of 36-year-old John Alton Allen Jr., a male resident of Rome, Georgia, was tragically cut short by an act of gun violence on June 16th. The events of that Saturday evening would lead to a swift police investigation and a search for the man responsible for Allen's death.

The Rome Police Department quickly identified a suspect in the fatal shooting. An alert was issued for Grady Harper, who was wanted on charges of felony murder and aggravated assault. Author ...
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  • Northwest Georgia News: Update: Rome woman shot Friday dies at hospital
  • Rome Man Accused of Murder Now Facing Additional Charges
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