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William Henry Hayes Jr.

Case from Petersburg, VA dated Oct 02, 2023

Victim Details

William Henry Hayes Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Petersburg

VA

2023-10-02

50

William

Henry Hayes Jr.

07/09/2026

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In the early evening hours of October 2, 2023, the life of William Henry 'JJ' Hayes Jr., a 50-year-old Black male from Chesterfield, Virginia, was tragically cut short in a Petersburg neighborhood. Just before 8 p.m., officers from the Petersburg Bureau of Police were dispatched to the vicinity of South West Street and Young Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Hayes, who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.

A 1992 graduate of Petersburg High School, ...
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  • https://www.progress-index.com/story/news/crime/2023/10/03/chesterfield-man-killed-in-petersburg-monday/71049203007/
  • WRIC ABC 8News: Public told to avoid area as police investigate Petersburg shooting
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    I can't stop thinking about the intersection where JJ was found. It's an area I've driven through ma... ...Read More
    06/11/2024
    Has anyone else noticed how quiet it’s been regarding updates in William "JJ" Hayes Jr.'s case? It... ...Read More
    01/24/2024
    Did anyone else see the local newspaper mention that JJ Hayes was planning to retire next year? I di... ...Read More
    11/18/2023
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