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John P. Cesar

Case from Boston, MA dated Oct 19, 2016

Victim Details

John P. Cesar

April 13, 2023

Male

African-American / Black

Boston

MA

2016-10-19

2016-10-19

24

John P.

Cesar

07/14/2026


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On October 19, 2016, 24-year-old John P. Cesar was fatally shot in Roxbury, Boston. The incident took place around 10:40 p.m. at 25 Nazing Street, where Cesar was found with severe gunshot wounds to the head. Despite rapid response and an investigation launched by the Boston Police Department's homicide unit, the case remains unsolved.

Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area, but no suspects were immediately identified. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information ...
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  • Authorities: Two victims targeted in Dorchester killings - Boston Herald
  • 2 men shot and killed, 1 stabbed in separate Boston incidents
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