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Javaris Platts

Case from Jacksonville, FL dated Nov 23, 2017

Victim Details

Javaris Platts

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Jacksonville

FL

2017-11-23

20

Javaris

Platts

Yes

07/06/2026

1


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Javaris Platts, age 20, was murdered on November 23, 2017, in Jacksonville, Florida. His death was among the numerous incidents involving gun violence that day, marking yet another tragic loss in the city. Platts was found fatally shot, and the investigation that followed spanned several months. Eventually, a suspect named Javaris Bowman was identified in connection with the crime. After a five-month investigation, Bowman was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, kidnapping, and burgla ...
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  • Police: Teen holds up Facebook seller, takes Air Jordans - News4JAX
  • Mother: Javaris... - WJXT4 The Local Station / News4JAX - Facebook
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