Javaris Platts

Murdered

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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 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Javaris Platts

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Jacksonville

    FL

    2017-11-23

    20

    Javaris

    Platts

    Yes

    10/16/2024

    1


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    Forum Posts (3)
    I urge anyone with information regarding the murder of Javaris to please come forward and contact la... ...Read More
    04/01/2024
    Has anyone heard if there was a candlelight vigil held for Javaris? I would like to pay my respects ... ...Read More
    04/07/2023
    Was there a candlelight vigil held for Javaris? I heard about the tragic news and would like to pay ... ...Read More
    04/05/2023