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Jaylon Cohen

Case from Memphis, TN dated Jul 03, 2018

Victim Details

Jaylon Cohen

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2018-07-03

17

Jaylon

Cohen

07/11/2026

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A night of celebration turned tragic in a Bartlett, Tennessee, parking lot, leaving a family to mourn the loss of 17-year-old Jaylon Cohen. On July 3, 2018, amidst the sounds of the annual Bartlett fireworks show, a dispute escalated into gunfire, ending the young man's life. Cohen was a rising senior at Bolton High School and was described by his family as a smart and fun-loving aspiring musician.

The fatal encounter unfolded shortly after 9:30 p.m. in the parking lot of a Taco Bell on S ...
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  • Teen killed in Bartlett shooting was taunted on Instagram before death
  • Man charged with murder of teen shot outside Bartlett Taco Bell
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this must have had on Jaylon's friends and family. It’s har... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else find it chilling how social media played a role in this? The fact that Kentrell Spi... ...Read More
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