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JayWan Lonnell Riley

Case from Richmond, VA dated Apr 08, 2021

Victim Details

JayWan Lonnell Riley

Male

Black / African American

Richmond

VA

2021-04-08

15

JayWan

Lonnell Riley

07/10/2026

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In the spring of 2021, the life of 15-year-old JayWan Lonnell Riley was tragically cut short in Richmond, Virginia. A freshman at George Wythe High School, he was a young man described as loving, kind, and protective of his family. He had a passion for football, having played for many years in a youth league at the Calhoun Center, and was a proud member of the 'Bulldogs' at his high school. His smile was said to be one that could light up any room.

On the afternoon of Thursday, April 8, 2 ...
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  • https://www.nbc12.com: ‘The violence has to stop’: Prayer vigil held for teen shot, killed on Afton Street
  • WTVR: Shots fired in East End Monday; murder charge brought in teen’s killing last week
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