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Devonta Jenks

Case from Baton-rouge, LA dated Feb 11, 2014

Victim Details

Devonta Jenks

Male

Black / African American

Baton-rouge

LA

2014-02-11

18

Devonta

Jenks

07/17/2026

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In the quiet neighborhood of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the life of 18-year-old Devonta Jenks was tragically cut short on a Tuesday, February 11, 2014. A resident of the city, Jenks, a young male, became a victim of gun violence, a stark reminder of the fragility of life. The incident that led to his untimely death unfolded on Denham Street, leaving a community in mourning and a family grappling with an immense loss.

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  • Police arrest suspect in deadly shooting over 'mutual girlfriend'
  • Baton Rouge Police still investigating shooting death on Denham Street
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