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Chaz Porter

Death by Force
Case Description
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On March 9, 2022, tragedy struck in Jackson, Mississippi, when Chaz Porter, a male resident of the city, was fatally wounded in a shooting incident. The violent encounter occurred within the city limits, prompting an immediate response from local law enforcement and emergency services. Despite efforts to save him, Porter succumbed to his injuries, marking another loss to gun violence in the community.

In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Jackson Police Department launched a hom ...Read More
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  • https://www.wlbt.com: WLBT’s things to know 3/10/22: JPD charges man with capital murder, Leaders respond to gas prices, Commission approves funding for road repairs
  • WAPT: Jackson police looking for a person of interest in city's latest homicide
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    Victim Details

    Chaz Porter

    Male

    Jackson

    MS

    2022-03-09

    Chaz

    Porter

    12/07/2025

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