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J.j. Jefferson

Death by Force
Case Description
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Officer Vashon "J.J." Jefferson, aged 48, tragically lost his life on February 1, 2022, while serving as a Campus Safety Officer at Bridgewater College in Virginia. On that fateful day, Officer Jefferson and his colleague, Campus Police Officer John Painter, were responding to reports of a suspicious individual on campus. The officers confronted the suspect, Alexander Wyatt Campbell, a former student of the college, near Memorial Hall. During the encounter, Campbell opened fire, fatally wounding ...Read More
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  • 8News: Bridgewater College double shooting suspect in court today, police continue investigation on campus
  • https://www.nbc12.com: 2 officers killed in shooting at Bridgewater College, suspect charged with aggravated murder
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    Victim Details

    J.j. Jefferson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Bridgewater

    VA

    2022-02-01

    48

    J.j.

    Jefferson

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been moved by the powerful impact statements from Officer Jefferson’s family durin... ...Read More
    12/23/2024
    I was reflecting on the life of Officer Vashon "J.J." Jefferson, and it's truly remarkable how one p... ...Read More
    04/19/2023
    Has anyone else been following the developments about the memorial fund set up for Officers Jefferso... ...Read More
    01/03/2023
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