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John D. Appleton

Case from Henrico, VA dated Sep 17, 2021

Victim Details

John D. Appleton

Male

Black / African American

Henrico

VA

2021-09-17

25

John

D. Appleton

07/26/2026

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In the quiet, early morning hours of September 17, 2021, the life of 25-year-old John D. Appleton, a Black / African American male, was tragically cut short in Henrico, Virginia. The stillness of the West End apartment complex on Sandy Spring Way was shattered around 12:30 a.m. by the sound of gunshots, prompting concerned neighbors to dial 911. When Henrico Police and emergency medical services arrived at the scene, they found Appleton suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite their efforts, he wa ...
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  • WTVR: Henrico man killed in West End apartment complex
  • 8News: 25-year-old Henrico man shot to death Friday morning
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