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Jalyn Thornton

Case from Fayetteville, NC dated Apr 13, 2025

Victim Details

Jalyn Thornton

Male

Black / African American

Fayetteville

NC

2025-04-13

22

Jalyn

Thornton

07/16/2026

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Jalyn Thornton, a 22-year-old Black male from Fayetteville, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on April 13, 2025, in a fatal shooting at College Lake Recreational Center. The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m., prompting officers from the Fayetteville Police Department to respond to reports of gunfire at the location. Upon arrival, authorities discovered Thornton suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Thornton was well known in his community and had grad ...
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  • WRAL.com: 22-year-old killed in shooting at Fayetteville recreation center, police say
  • Jalyn Thornton | North Carolina man killed in shooting was E.E. ...
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    Has anyone else noticed how the College Lake Recreational Center was always such a hub of activity w... ...Read More
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