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Javius Murphy

Case from Rocky-mount, NC dated Jul 12, 2017

Victim Details

Javius Murphy

Male

Black / African American

Rocky-mount

NC

2017-07-12

16

Javius

Murphy

06/28/2026

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Javius Delshaun Murphy, a 16-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 12, 2017, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Colby Court. Javius was found wounded and was subsequently taken to UNC Nash Healthcare, where he succumbed to his injuries. The circumstances surrounding his death were not random, as detectives indicated that there was information suggesting otherwise.

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  • 16-year-old killed in Rocky Mount shooting
  • Obituary for Javius Murphy | Carolyn Jones, Rocky Mount, NC
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    I’ve been following the case of Javius Murphy’s tragic death, and I can’t stop thinking about ... ...Read More
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