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Javonta King Purdie

Death by Force
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Javonta King Purdie, a 30-year-old Black man, tragically lost his life on October 23, 2022, in Elizabethtown, NC. He was attending a large party in a country field when shots were fired during an altercation. The incident resulted in a double homicide, with 17-year-old Makei Hill also losing his life. A 24-year-old woman was seriously injured and transported to the hospital. Javonta was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

The party, which took place at an abandoned property, had a ...Read More
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  • https://www.wect.com: Two dead, one in serious condition after shooting on abandoned property in Bladen County
  • Javonta King Purdie, age 30 - National Gun Violence Memorial
    • Victim Details

    Javonta King Purdie

    Female

    Black / African American

    Elizabethtown

    NC

    2022-10-23

    30

    Javonta

    King Purdie

    11/22/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Did anyone else notice how quickly people cleared out once the shooting started? With 150-200 folks ... ...Read More
    08/22/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how chaotic the scene must have been with that many people at the party.... ...Read More
    09/23/2023
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