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John Brown

Case from Prattville, AL dated Jul 15, 2017

Victim Details

John Brown

Male

Black / African American

Prattville

AL

2017-07-15

59

John

Brown

Yes

06/27/2026

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On a summer day in Prattville, Alabama, a dispute over a piece of land tragically escalated, leading to the death of 59-year-old John Wesley Brown on July 15, 2017. A retired veteran of the United States Air Force, Brown was a married father and grandfather, known as a minister who was active in his church community. His life was cut short by a single gunshot wound to the chest.

The conflict arose from an ongoing disagreement about property lines and the mowing of a particular patch of gr ...
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    It’s truly distressing to hear about the loss of John Wesley Brown, especially considering his imp... ...Read More
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    I can't help but think about the immense loss the First Missionary Baptist Church must be feeling wi... ...Read More
    07/05/2024
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