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Cornell Torian

Case from Roxboro, NC dated Feb 20, 2017

Victim Details

Cornell Torian

Male

Black / African American

Roxboro

NC

2017-02-20

20

Cornell

Torian

06/25/2026

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Cornell Torian, a 20-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 20, 2017, in Roxboro, North Carolina. The incident occurred at Longhurst Park around 5:30 p.m. when an argument broke out between two individuals over tennis shoes. During the altercation, shots were fired, and Cornell Torian, who was an unintended victim, was struck and killed.

The Roxboro Police Department quickly identified and charged a 16-year-old named Richard Ronta Jackson Jr. with first-degre ...
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  • The Herald-Sun: Roxboro slaying suspect turns himself in
  • North Carolina police: 20-year-old man killed in 'senseless act'
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    I'm struggling to wrap my head around the circumstances of Cornell Torian's death. It's just incredi... ...Read More
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    I'm really struck by the ripple effect this tragedy has had on the community. It seems like everyone... ...Read More
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