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Joette Malone

Case from Hammond, IN dated Jul 29, 2020

Victim Details

Joette Malone

Female

Black / African American

Hammond

IN

2020-07-29

2

Joette

Malone

07/16/2026

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In the summer of 2020, a senseless act of violence tragically cut short the life of 2-year-old Joette 'JoJo' Malone in Hammond, Indiana. On the evening of July 29th, the young girl was seated in the back of her mother's car at the Kennedy Crossing apartment complex. It was around 9:30 p.m. when gunfire erupted between two individuals, and a stray bullet pierced the vehicle, striking Joette in the head. Her mother and siblings, who were also in the car, were physically unharmed but were left to w ...
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  • nwitimes.com: Officials ID 2-year-old girl fatally shot in Hammond
  • 2-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Shot In The Head Wednesday In Hammond, Indiana
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    I just came across Joette Malone’s case, and I can't stop thinking about how deeply it must be aff... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else notice the lack of lighting in that area of the Kennedy Crossing complex? I've been ... ...Read More
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