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Brandon John

Case from Boston, MA dated Jan 09, 2014

Victim Details

Brandon John

March 18, 2023

Male

African-American / Black

Boston

MA

2014-01-09

2014-01-09

18

Brandon John

Brandon

John

07/24/2026


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In the quiet neighborhood of Roslindale, the night of January 9, 2014, was shattered by violence that claimed the life of 18-year-old Brandon John, an African-American male. A senior at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, he was found late that evening on Rowe Street, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Boston Police Department quickly determined that the shooting was not a random act of violence. ...
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  • Victims identified in first Boston murders of 2014 - masslive.com
  • Police: Roslindale murder not random act; teen to be buried Saturday
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