Tavontae Mathis-Jones

Murdered
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Tavontae Mathis-Jones, a 20-year-old man from Detroit, Michigan, tragically lost his life on October 14, 2024, in a quadruple shooting incident on the city's east side. The shooting occurred on Haverhill Street following a fist fight that escalated into gunfire.

Mathis-Jones was described by his family as a "gentle giant" who worked as a nurse and played football. He was at the scene attempting to break up a fight when the situation turned violent. His father, Cornelius Brown, stated th ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Tavontae Mathis-Jones

    Male

    Black / African American

    Detroit

    MI

    2024-10-14

    20

    Tavontae

    Mathis-Jones

    12/18/2024

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