William Henry Hayes Jr.

Murdered
Case Description
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On October 2, 2023, 50-year-old William Henry "JJ" Hayes Jr. of Chesterfield, Virginia, was found deceased from gunshot wounds in a Petersburg neighborhood. The Petersburg Bureau of Police responded to a shooting report near South West Street and Young Avenue just before 8 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Hayes had been fatally shot.

Hayes was a 1992 graduate of Petersburg High School and was known for his community involvement and vibrant personality. He pursued a career as an o ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    William Henry Hayes Jr.

    Male

    Black / African American

    Petersburg

    VA

    2023-10-02

    50

    William

    Henry Hayes Jr.

    12/21/2024

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    William Henry Hayes Jr., 50 at the time of disappearance, was last seen in Petersburg, VA on Oct 02,... ...Read More
    03/04/2024
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