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Jhonquis Compton

Case from Nashville, TN dated Oct 14, 2016

Victim Details

Jhonquis Compton

Male

Black / African American

Nashville

TN

2016-10-14

19

Jhonquis

Compton

07/20/2026

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In the autumn of 2016, the life of 19-year-old Jhonquis Compton was tragically cut short in Nashville, Tennessee. On the night of October 14th, Compton was at an off-campus Tennessee State University dormitory on West Heiman Street when he was shot. The wound to his head was critical, and despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation into the death of the young male, who was also known by the nickname 'Squirrel,' was immediately launched by the Metr ...
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  • WKRN.com: Man dies after being shot in head at off-campus TSU dorm
  • WKRN.com: Man critically injured after being shot in head at off-campus TSU dorm
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