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Charles Jones

Case from Memphis, TN dated Jan 21, 2017

Victim Details

Charles Jones

Male

Black / African American

Memphis

TN

2017-01-21

32

Charles

Jones

06/27/2026

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On a tragic day in Memphis, Tennessee, the life of 32-year-old Charles Jones was cut short by a burst of gunfire. The incident, a drive-by shooting that erupted on January 21, 2017, also claimed the life of 31-year-old Joe Lobbins and left two other individuals wounded but alive. The sudden violence of the attack sent shockwaves through the community, leaving friends and family to grapple with the senseless loss.

In the aftermath of the shooting, details about the circumstances remained s ...
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  • 4 shot, 2 killed in drive-by shooting
  • Man indicted in fatal crash in southwest Memphis, officials say | News
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    I've been following the tragic case of Charles Jones since it happened, and it's so frustrating to s... ...Read More
    12/07/2024
    I'm thinking about Charles and Joe today, and how frustrating it must be for their families to still... ...Read More
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