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Marcus Jaran Cleveland

Case from Selma, AL dated Dec 02, 2022

Victim Details

Marcus Jaran Cleveland

Male

Black / African American

Selma

AL

2022-12-02

33

Marcus

Jaran Cleveland

06/24/2026

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In the quiet evening hours of a Friday in Selma, Alabama, a tragic incident unfolded that claimed the life of Marcus Jaran Cleveland. The 33-year-old man, a resident of the historic city, found himself in a fatal encounter not with another person, but with a firearm he kept within the confines of his own truck.

The circumstances surrounding his death point to a heartbreaking accident. According to Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford and Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson, the pr ...
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  • The Selma Times‑Journal: Selma Police: Man killed in "accidental shooting" - The Selma Times‑Journal
  • Marcus Jaran Cleveland, age 33 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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