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Donte Jefferson

Case from Louisville, KY dated Jun 21, 2016

Victim Details

Donte Jefferson

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2016-06-21

29

Donte

Jefferson

07/19/2026

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In the summer of 2016, the life of 29-year-old Donte Jefferson was tragically cut short. On the night of Tuesday, June 21, 2016, Jefferson was inside an apartment on Rodman Street near Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, when a gunman entered and opened fire. Jefferson, along with his 24-year-old cousin, Monte Compton, was fatally wounded in the attack. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds. Two other individuals in the apartment were also struck by gunfire and subs ...
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  • Suspect arrested in double murder on Rodman Street
  • Shooting inside apartment near Churchill Downs leaves 2 dead, 2 injured
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    I’ve been following the tragic case of Donte Jefferson and Monte Compton, and my heart really goes... ...Read More
    09/02/2023
    It's incredibly sad to think about the lives lost in such a senseless way. I was reading about Donte... ...Read More
    05/21/2023
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