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Jonathan Sam

Case from Baton Rouge, LA dated Nov 10, 2016

Victim Details

Jonathan Sam

Male

Black / African American

Baton Rouge

LA

2016-11-10

25

Jonathan

Sam

07/05/2026

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A young man’s life was tragically cut short in an act of violence that stemmed from his own bravery. Jonathan Sam, a 25-year-old male, was fatally shot on November 10, 2016, at his place of employment in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He worked at G&T Tires & Rims on the corner of Plank Road and Erie, a place that would become the scene of his untimely death. On that Thursday afternoon, Sam witnessed a customer being robbed and chose to intervene, a decision that would cost him his life.

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  • Police believe shooting victim tried to stop robbery at Plank Road business
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