Javel Lawton

Death by Force
Case Description
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On January 2, 2024, at approximately 9 p.m., 15-year-old Javel Lawton was fatally shot outside the Bay View Houses in Canarsie, Brooklyn. Lawton was visiting friends at the NYCHA complex when he was approached by a group of masked and gloved individuals. A verbal exchange ensued, during which one of the assailants opened fire, striking Lawton in the torso. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at Brookdale University Hospital.

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  • New York Daily News: Brooklyn teen shot dead at housing complex also had gun, slay could be gang-related: cops

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    Victim Details

    Javel Lawton

    Male

    Black / African American

    Brooklyn

    NY

    2024-01-02

    15

    Javel

    Lawton

    12/22/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else noticed how sad it is that these young lives are caught up in this gang culture? It'... ...Read More
    09/01/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how the community at Bay View Houses must be feeling right now. This tra... ...Read More
    03/27/2024
    I was reading about Javel Lawton's tragic case, and it got me reflecting on how many young lives are... ...Read More
    02/16/2024
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