John Rainey

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John Rainey, aged 28, was killed on September 14, 2014, in Detroit, Michigan. The incident occurred during a house party, where tensions escalated into a violent confrontation. As the party was coming to an end, Rainey was involved in a fistfight with another individual. During this altercation, the defendant, a friend of one of the participants, opened fire, resulting in Rainey's death. The case led to legal proceedings, including appeals, centered around whether jury instructions for involunta ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    John Rainey

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Detroit

    MI

    2014-09-14

    28

    John

    Rainey

    Yes

    10/26/2024


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