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Semaj Brewster

Case from Springfield, MA dated Jan 12, 2025

Victim Details

Semaj Brewster

Male

Black / African American

Springfield

MA

2025-01-12

19

Semaj

Brewster

07/08/2026

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In the late hours of a Sunday evening in Springfield, Massachusetts, the life of 19-year-old Semaj Brewster, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short. On January 12, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the sound of gunfire pierced the night on the 100 block of Oakland Street, prompting a ShotSpotter activation that alerted the Springfield Police.

Upon their arrival at the scene, officers discovered Brewster suffering from a gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to Baysta ...
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  • masslive: Springfield man identified after he was fatally shot last week
  • https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/victim-identified-in-deadly-springfield-shooting-on-oakland-street/
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