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Jaylan Lee Jenkins

Case from Birmingham, AL dated Apr 09, 2024

Victim Details

Jaylan Lee Jenkins

Male

Black / African American

Birmingham

AL

2024-04-09

16

Jaylan

Lee Jenkins

litigation

07/15/2026

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In the spring of 2024, the life of 16-year-old Jaylan Lee Jenkins was tragically cut short in Birmingham, Alabama. On the evening of April 9th, an argument broke out at a local convenience store. Following the dispute, Jaylan left the store and got into his vehicle to drive away. It was at this moment that an unknown assailant, or possibly multiple individuals, fired at his car, striking him.

Though wounded, Jaylan managed to drive for approximately four blocks before his vehicle came to ...
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  • al: ‘I just held him and prayed,’ 16-year-old boy killed in Birmingham shooting died in parents’ arms
  • al: 16-year-old ID’d as Birmingham boy gunned down after argument at neighborhood store
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    When I heard about Jaylan’s story, my heart went out to his family and friends. I can’t imagine ... ...Read More
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