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Jon Whitfield

Case from Houston, TX dated Mar 26, 2019

Victim Details

Jon Whitfield

Male

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2019-03-26

43

Jon

Whitfield

08/02/2026

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Jon Whitfield, a 42-year-old male of African American ethnicity, was fatally shot on March 26, 2019, at a recording studio in Houston, TX. Whitfield, who was employed by the studio and helped with security, was killed during an apparent robbery. His daughter, Diamond Whitfield, described him as a loving and supportive father.

The suspects, at least one of whom was armed, demanded money and drugs before shooting Whitfield. A second man was held at gunpoint but wasn't injured. Houston poli ...
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  • KPRC: Man arrested, brother wanted in deadly rap recording studio shooting
  • Houston Chronicle: UPDATE: Suspects in Houston rap studio shooting demanded money, drugs
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    Wow, what a tragic situation. I can't help but think about the impact of the verdict on Jon Whitfiel... ...Read More
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    Hey all, I've been following the Jon Whitfield case and attended the trial when I could. I found it ... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else notice the sheer bravery of the second man who was held at gunpoint during the robbe... ...Read More
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