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On July 23, 2023, 25-year-old LaVonta Latroy Mayes was fatally shot at the 8000 Waters Avenue apartment complex in Savannah, Georgia. Responding officers found him unresponsive just before 9 p.m., and he was pronounced dead at 3:08 a.m. An autopsy was scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
Born on December 20, 1997, LaVonta was a Savannah native and graduated from Jenkins High School. He pursued various jobs, embracing the opportunity to learn new trades. A passionate musician ...Read More
Born on December 20, 1997, LaVonta was a Savannah native and graduated from Jenkins High School. He pursued various jobs, embracing the opportunity to learn new trades. A passionate musician ...Read More
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Lavonta Mayes
Male
Black / African American
Savannah
GA
2023-07-23
25
Lavonta
Mayes
11/09/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been following LaVonta Mayes' case closely, and one particular detail stood out to me: his pa... ...Read More
05/28/2024
05/28/2024
I was thinking today about the kind of person LaVonta seemed to be—so full of talent and kindness.... ...Read More
05/14/2024
05/14/2024
I just wanted to share a thought that’s been sitting heavy on my mind about LaVonta's case. I didn... ...Read More
10/01/2023
10/01/2023
