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Do you know who murdered Jovani Jefferson?
On a Wednesday morning, December 17, 2003, in Washington, D.C., a tragic shooting claimed the life of 22-year-old Jovani Jefferson, an African-American man. The incident unfolded around 10:15 a.m. near the intersection of 51st Street and Call Place SE. Jefferson was struck in the lower back by gunfire and attempted to flee, collapsing a short distance away. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries approximately three hours later.

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Victim Details

Jovani Jefferson

January 8, 2023

Male

African-American / Black

Washington

DC

2003-12-17

2003-12-17

22

Jovani

Jefferson

11/16/2025


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