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Jack Sykes

Case from Franklin, VA dated Aug 04, 2019

Victim Details

Jack Sykes III

Male

Black / African American

Franklin

VA

2019-08-04

23

Jack

Sykes

07/16/2026

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In the summer of 2019, the life of 23-year-old Jack Taylor Sykes III was cut short in a fatal shooting in Franklin, Virginia. The events that led to his death began with an altercation a week prior, during which Sykes reportedly struck Shakeem Laquan Bryant in the head with a revolver. In the days that followed, Bryant became focused on finding Sykes, making inquiries as to his identity and whereabouts.

On the evening of August 4, 2019, Bryant located Sykes at the Dorchester Apartments on ...
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  • https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/franklin-man-killed-in-weekend-shooting-police-say/
  • Homicide suspect arrested - The Tidewater News
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