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Janene Kellam

Case from Newport-news, VA dated Oct 24, 2019

Victim Details

Janene Kellam

Female

Black / African American

Newport-news

VA

2019-10-24

47

Janene

Kellam

07/11/2026

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On the night of October 24, 2019, in Newport News, Virginia, 47-year-old Janene Kellam, a Black female, was tragically killed in a violent home invasion. The incident occurred at a residence in the 1300 block of 24th Street, where police were dispatched at approximately 10:03 p.m. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Kellam suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite emergency medical efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

A man who was also inside the home at the time was injured ...
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