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Demarcus Jones

Death by Force
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In the early hours of a spring Friday in Jackson, Mississippi, the life of 23-year-old Demarcus Jones was tragically cut short. On April 3, 2020, Jones was killed in a shooting, an event that would lead to a swift police investigation and an arrest in the days that followed. The incident that claimed Jones's life also left another individual wounded, turning a quiet morning into a scene of violence and loss.

The shooting occurred on the same day that Jackson police were called to another ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Demarcus Jones

    Male

    Black / African American

    Jackson

    MS

    2020-04-03

    23

    Demarcus

    Jones

    12/10/2025

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