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John E. Davis

Case from Meridian, MS dated Aug 22, 2024

Victim Details

John E. Davis

Male

Black / African American

Meridian

MS

2024-08-22

73

John

E. Davis

07/19/2026

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John E. Davis, a 73-year-old Black male, was tragically killed on August 22, 2024, in a shooting that also left his wife critically injured in Meridian, Mississippi. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of 37th Avenue. Both Davis and his wife, 66-year-old Emma J. Davis, sustained gunshot injuries.

Following the shooting, the couple was transported to a local hospital. Due to the severity of his injuries, John E. Davis was airlifted to a hospital in Jackson, where he l ...
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  • Meridian Star: Suspects sought in shooting of older couple
  • https://www.wtok.com: Officials ID elderly man killed in Meridian Wednesday night
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