Melvin Jennings

Murdered
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Melvin Jennings, age 26, was fatally shot on May 20, 2017, in Detroit, Michigan. He was killed outside his mother’s home on Detroit's east side, and the incident prompted a large vigil to honor his memory. Melvin, who was a father of three, was described by his family as a caring person who always put others first. Despite the emotional response from the community, his case remains unsolved, highlighting ongoing issues with violent crime and the difficulties faced by the Detroit Police Departm ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Melvin Jennings

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Detroit

    MI

    2017-05-20

    26

    Melvin

    Jennings

    10/25/2024


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    07/10/2024
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