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John Payne

Death by Force
Case Description
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John Payne, a 17-year-old male, was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on the evening of May 18, 2023. Law enforcement officers responded to the scene where they found Payne, who had succumbed to his injuries. The Jefferson County Coroner later pronounced him dead at the location of the incident.

The investigation into the shooting led Pine Bluff police to identify a suspect. Subsequently, an arrest was made in connection with the murder of John Payne. Furthe ...Read More
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  • Deltaplex News: Pine Bluff Police make arrest in connection to May 18 murder - Deltaplex News
  • KARK: Man found shot, dead in truck in Pine Bluff
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    Victim Details

    John Payne

    Male

    Black / African American

    Pine Bluff

    AR

    2023-05-18

    17

    John

    Payne

    11/13/2025

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