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Jasmine Bennett

Case from Indianapolis, IN dated May 08, 2023

Victim Details

Jasmine Bennett

Female

Black / African American

Indianapolis

IN

2023-05-08

25

Jasmine

Bennett

Yes

07/11/2026

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It was a day she was not even scheduled to work that ended in tragedy for 25-year-old Jasmine Bennett. On May 8, 2023, the hardworking and caring Dollar Tree employee had picked up a shift for a coworker to ensure the store in Lawrence, Indiana, opened on time. Around 1:30 p.m., a former employee, 21-year-old Jalen Thomas, entered the store and began arguing with Bennett. The dispute escalated, and Thomas fatally shot her. She was transported to a local hospital where she died from her injuries. ...
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  • Fox 59: Lawrence Dollar Tree employee killed in shooting; former employee arrested
  • wthr.com: Female employee dies after shooting at Lawrence Dollar Tree; former employee facing preliminary murder charge
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    I can't stop thinking about the memories shared by Jasmine's family and coworkers. It seems like eve... ...Read More
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