Roderick Jones Jr. Murdered in Opelousas, Louisiana age 15

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Roderick Dewayne Jones Jr., affectionately known as "Junior," was a 15-year-old from Opelousas, Louisiana. On June 27, 2023, he was found with gunshot wounds at North City Park in Opelousas. Despite being transported to Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, he was later declared brain dead. In a final act of generosity, his family chose to donate his organs, offering others a chance at life.

Junior's passing left his family and community in profound grief. His mother, ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Roderick Jones Jr.

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Opelousas

state

LA

Date of Death

2023-06-27

Age at Death

15

First Name

Roderick

Last Name

Jones Jr.

solved

Yes

Last Updated

12/11/2024

Roderick Jones Jr.
Murdered

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