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Eric Jones

Case from St. Louis, MO dated Jun 30, 2016

Victim Details

Eric Jones

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

St. Louis

MO

2016-06-30

2016-06-30

30

Eric

Jones

08/06/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On the early morning of June 30, 2016, a violent incident occurred in the Benton Park West neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, claiming the life of 30-year-old Eric Jones. Police officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of Texas Avenue around 12:30 a.m. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, first responders discovered a chaotic scene involving a crashed vehicle and multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

Eric Jones was found deceased inside a silver Chevrolet van that ...
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  • Eric Jones, age 30 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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