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John Jones

Case from Lafayette, LA dated Mar 16, 2017

Victim Details

John Jones

Male

Black / African American

Lafayette

LA

2017-03-16

45

John

Jones

07/01/2026

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In a neighborhood off of Patterson Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, the life of 45-year-old John Jones, a male, was tragically cut short on March 16, 2017. That day, he was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound to his chest and despite medical attention, he succumbed to his injury. The incident, which unfolded on Hansel Drive, left the community searching for answers that have remained elusive.

In the years that have passed since the shooting, the case has grown cold. Law enforcement offic ...
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