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Community Conversations: Atatiana Jefferson's Family on Finding Hope Through Tragedy

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October 9, 2020 5:02 pm

Community Conversations: Atatiana Jefferson's Family on Finding Hope Through Tragedy

Oct. 12 marks one year since the death of Atatiana Jefferson, shot and killed at home by a then Fort Worth police officer. Jefferson’s father died not long after from what family members describe as a broken heart. NBC 5’s Larry Collins spoke with her family who are preparing for the grim milestone but have found hope along the way.

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Community Conversations: Atatiana Jefferson's Family on Finding Hope Through Tragedy

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