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Javontae Bridges, a 15-year-old from Gary, Indiana, tragically lost his life on November 12, 2014. Born on November 30, 1998, Javontae was remembered as a loving son, father, brother, and friend. His untimely death left a profound impact on his family and community. Javontae was found fatally shot near the intersection of 40th Avenue and Pierce Street in Gary. Alongside him, another teenager, Raphael J. Jones Jr., 18, was also found shot. While Raphael managed to run a short distance before coll ...Read More
Victim Details

Javontae Bridges

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2014-11-12

15

Javontae

Bridges

11/26/2025