Jonathan Alem

Death by Force
Case Description
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Jonathan Alem, a 25-year-old resident of Boston, Massachusetts, lost his life to gun violence on September 6, 1998. The incident was part of a larger context involving a dispute over a cellphone, which ultimately led to his fatal shooting.

The case drew significant attention due to the circumstances and the subsequent legal proceedings. Three individuals were implicated in Jonathan Alem's death, although the specifics of their roles and the events leading up to the shooting are not deta ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jonathan Alem

    Male

    Black / African American

    Boston

    MA

    1998-09-06

    25

    Jonathan

    Alem

    01/04/2025

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    09/27/2024
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