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Donovan Alexander

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Dec 22, 2016

Victim Details

Donovan Alexander Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2016-12-22

28

Donovan

Alexander

07/17/2026

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Donovan Alexander, a 28-year-old African American male from Cleveland, OH, tragically lost his life on December 22, 2016. He was fatally shot at Jolly's Place, a bar located on the corner of Hulda Avenue and East 110th Street on Cleveland's east side. The incident occurred during a confrontation with Ravonte Carter, who was later found guilty of murder and felonious assault.

The altercation began when Carter approached Alexander outside the bar and attempted to talk to him. Witnesses repo ...
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  • cleveland.com: Suspect in deadly bar shooting arrested in Cleveland
  • Donovan Alexander Jr., age 28 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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