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Janija McGown

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet city of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, a devastating event unfolded on the evening of June 7, 2021. Fourteen-year-old Janija McGown, a young female, tragically lost her life to gun violence. The fatal shooting occurred near the intersection of West 23rd Avenue and South Maple Street, shattering the peace of the neighborhood. Responding to a call at approximately 9:43 p.m., officers from the Pine Bluff Police Department arrived to find the teenager with apparent gunshot wounds. Despite any ef ...Read More
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  • Arkansas Online: Girl, 14, fatally shot in Pine Bluff, police say
  • Teenage girl found dead after Pine Bluff shooting, police investigate
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    Victim Details

    Janija McGown

    Female

    Black / African American

    Pine Bluff

    AR

    2021-06-07

    14

    Janija

    McGown

    Yes

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been thinking a lot about the community's response to Janija's tragic death. It's both moving a... ...Read More
    08/01/2024
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    05/12/2023
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