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Dawnn Jaffier

Case from Boston, MA dated Aug 23, 2014

Victim Details

Dawnn Jaffier

Female

Black / African American

Boston

MA

2014-08-23

26

Dawnn

Jaffier

07/09/2026

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On a summer morning in Boston, 26-year-old Dawnn Jaffier, a Black woman with a passion for her community, was tragically killed on August 23, 2014. She was caught in the crossfire of a violent dispute while participating in the city's annual Caribbean festival in Dorchester. Jaffier, a dedicated youth worker, was struck by a stray bullet and later succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital. Her death was a senseless act of violence that cut short a life full of promise and dedication to helpi ...
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  • Dorchester man indicted in bystander killing
  • NECN: Woman Shot, Killed While Participating in Parade
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