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James Jones

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a Friday afternoon in Boston, the life of James Jones, a 30-year-old Black man from Dorchester, was brought to a tragic and abrupt end. On October 13, 2023, at approximately 2:06 p.m., police responded to a call for a person shot at 46 Corona Street in the Dorchester neighborhood. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Jones suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate response from emergency services, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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  • Boston 25 News: Boston Police identify man killed in brazen daytime shooting on Corona Street
  • Dorchester shooting leaves man dead
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    Victim Details

    James Jones

    Male

    Black / African American

    Boston

    MA

    2023-10-13

    30

    James

    Jones

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't get over how awful this news is for James Jones' family and friends. A tragic loss, especial... ...Read More
    11/08/2024
    I live not too far from Dorchester, and hearing about what happened to James Jones has truly shaken ... ...Read More
    06/18/2024
    I've been following the tragic case of James Jones, and my heart sincerely goes out to his loved one... ...Read More
    06/06/2024
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