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Jermaine Perry

Case from Boston, MA dated Dec 29, 2008

Victim Details

Jermaine Perry

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Boston

MA

2008-12-29

2008-12-29

17

Jermaine

Perry

07/13/2026


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In the African-American community of Boston, the end of 2008 was marked by a tragedy that has yet to find resolution. On Monday, December 29, 2008, Jermaine Perry, a 17-year-old male, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds outside of 7 Hosmer Street in the Mattapan neighborhood. Responding to a call just before 1 p.m., Boston Police officers discovered the teenager, who was then rushed to Boston Medical Center. Despite the efforts of medical staff, Jermaine Perry was pronounced dead.
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  • Friends say slain youth tried to set his life right - Boston Herald
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