Javone Sims

Murdered
Case Description
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On June 22, 2023, 18-year-old Javone Sims was fatally shot on Third Street in Albany, New York. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m., also leaving a 17-year-old boy critically injured. Sims was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other victim was transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment.

Following an investigation, 18-year-old Eric Chapman Jr. was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in connection with Sims' d ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Javone Sims

    Male

    Black / African American

    Albany

    NY

    2023-06-22

    18

    Javone

    Sims

    12/22/2024

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    Hey everyone, I've been following the disturbing case of Javone Sims, and I wanted to discuss someth... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the system that allowed Eric Chapman Jr. to fall through the cracks... ...Read More
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