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Edward Laverne Jenkins

Case from Roanoke, VA dated Nov 01, 2023

Victim Details

Edward Laverne Jenkins

Male

Black / African American

Roanoke

VA

2023-11-01

72

Edward

Laverne Jenkins

07/11/2026

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On a crisp autumn day in Roanoke, Virginia, the life of 72-year-old Edward Laverne Jenkins was tragically cut short. On November 1, 2023, Jenkins, a male resident of the city, was killed in an act of gun violence. The circumstances surrounding his death prompted an immediate investigation by local law enforcement, who soon began to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting.

In the initial stages of the investigation, details emerged suggesting a possible motive. Search warr ...
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  • Roanoke Times: Roanoke search warrants: Money was issue with Nov. 1 homicide
  • Edward Laverne Jenkins of Roanoke, Virginia | 1951 - 2023 | Obituary
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