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Jasmaine Anderson

Death by Force
Case Description
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Jasmaine Anderson, a 14-year-old African American girl, tragically lost her life on July 14, 2017, in Westwego, Louisiana. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when Jasmaine's 15-year-old brother, Jermaine Anderson, accidentally discharged a handgun inside her bedroom. The bullet struck Jasmaine in the head, and despite being rushed to University Medical Center in New Orleans, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office conducted an inves ...Read More
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  • NOLA.com: 'I miss her a lot:' West Bank teen accused in sister's accidental shooting death
  • NOLA.com: Girl, 14, killed by brother in accidental shooting, JPSO says
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    Victim Details

    Jasmaine Anderson

    Female

    Black / African American

    Westwego

    LA

    2017-07-14

    14

    Jasmaine

    Anderson

    11/12/2025

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