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Jonathan Michael Jacobs

Case from Staunton, VA dated Mar 08, 2024

Victim Details

Jonathan Michael Jacobs

Male

Black / African American

Staunton

VA

2024-03-08

39

Jonathan

Michael Jacobs

07/17/2026

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On a tragic Friday morning, the life of 39-year-old Jonathan Michael Jacobs of Staunton, Virginia, was cut short by gun violence. The fatal shooting occurred on March 8, 2024, at the Howard Johnson Motel on North Central Avenue in Staunton. Reports from the Staunton Police Department indicate the incident was reported at 9:55 a.m.

Following the shooting, a suspect, identified as 35-year-old Rodney Dwayne Phillips, also of Staunton, fled the scene. However, he was apprehended by law enforc ...
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  • The News Leader: PD: Second victim was shot in last week's homicide in Staunton, more charges filed
  • https://www.whsv.com: UPDATE: Staunton Police investigating Friday morning shooting
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