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Jaquan Slaughter

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of March 27, 2023, in the Russell neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, 15-year-old Jaquan Slaughter was shot and killed. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. in a parking lot at the intersection of 28th and Broadway. Responding to reports of a shooting, Louisville Metro Police Department officers found Jaquan with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office later officially identified him.

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  • https://www.wave3.com: 15-year-old shot, killed outside Taco Bell on West Broadway identified
  • WLKY: LMPD: Teen killed, man injured during shooting in Taco Bell parking lot
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    Victim Details

    Jaquan Slaughter

    Male

    Black / African American

    Louisville

    KY

    2023-03-27

    15

    Jaquan

    Slaughter

    12/04/2025

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    11/14/2024
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    10/12/2024
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    09/10/2023
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