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Unsolved homicide

Killing of Jamal Holland

Year
2008
Where
Richmond, Virginia
Source
Virginia State Police
Evidence
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What the record says

Jamal M. Holland, 19, was found suffering from gunshot wounds in the 1300 block of North 27th Street at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2008. He was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries. The motive for the crime appears to be drug-related robbery.

From the Virginia State Police cold case database. Records change. The source is the authority.

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