Jennifer Ponton

Murdered
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On April 15, 2015, Jennifer Ponton, aged 24, was tragically killed in Chicago. The incident occurred when she became the victim of a fatal shooting while visiting the city. Ponton, a young woman from the suburbs, was reportedly targeted in what appeared to be a case of mistaken identity. The attack happened while she was in her car, and her death contributed to the rising number of gun violence cases in Chicago that year.

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    Victim Details

    Jennifer Ponton

    March 28, 2022

    Female

    Caucasian / White

    Chicago

    IL

    2015-04-15

    24

    Jennifer

    Ponton

    10/24/2024


    Area Body Found:
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    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. May they fi... ...Read More
    12/15/2024
    I am urging anyone with information regarding the murder of Jennifer to please come forward and cont... ...Read More
    07/11/2023
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