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Courtland Thompson

Case from Jackson, MS dated Oct 21, 2014

Victim Details

Courtland Thompson

Male

Black / African American

Jackson

MS

2014-10-21

32

Courtland

Thompson

07/18/2026

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In the autumn of 2014, the life of Courtland Thompson, a 32-year-old Black male, was tragically cut short in Jackson, Mississippi. A talented barber known for his precise and creative hair designs, Thompson was the only child of a reverend and a doctor. He had attended both Jackson State University and Wilberforce University, where he pursued a degree in computer science, embodying a blend of technical skill and artistic flair.

On October 21, 2014, this promising future was extinguished w ...
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  • Identity released of man found shot to death in home
  • Courtland Thompson, age 32 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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