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Jordan Allen Jr.

Case from Houston, TX dated Mar 31, 2020

Victim Details

Jordan Allen Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2020-03-31

5

Jordan

Allen Jr.

07/16/2026

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Jordan Allen Jr., a 5-year-old African American boy, tragically lost his life on March 31, 2020, in Houston, Texas. He was sitting on his father's second-story apartment balcony, making TikTok videos with his family, when he was struck by a stray bullet. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. at 8155 Richmond Avenue. Jordan was rushed to Texas Children's Hospital but was taken off life support three days later on April 3, 2020.

The shooting was reportedly the result of a drive-by shootin ...
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  • ABC13 Houston: 3 women sought for questioning in shooting death of 5-year-old
  • FOX2now.com: Stray bullet kills 5-year-old Texas boy making TikTok videos on balcony
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