John Pernell

Murdered
Case Description
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On July 3, 2010, John Hamer Pernell, age 66, was found shot in the 3000 block of Nelson Place, SE, Washington, D.C. The incident occurred around 4:21 PM when Metropolitan Police Department officers were dispatched to the location following reports of a shooting. They found Pernell lying in the grass with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite emergency transport to a nearby hospital, Pernell was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

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    Victim Details

    John Pernell

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Washington

    DC

    2010-07-03

    66

    John

    Pernell

    10/15/2024


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    I am absolutely devastated to hear about the tragic news of John's murder. They were such a kind and... ...Read More
    09/07/2024
    I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a GoFundMe set up for John's family? If so, could you pl... ...Read More
    10/24/2023
    I am saddened to report that John Pernell was tragically murdered in Washington, DC. The authorities... ...Read More
    09/19/2023
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