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In the warm evening air of Charleston, South Carolina, a life well-known in the community was tragically cut short. Edward Washington, a 66-year-old man, was found deceased on June 2, 2016. Mr. Washington, who was also known by the name Edward Deas, was a familiar and friendly face to many in the city, affectionately called 'the Can Man' for his regular practice of collecting cans.

His life was taken by an act of gun violence. The Charleston Police Department responded to the scene and in ...Read More
Victim Details

Edward Washington

Male

Black / African American

Charleston

SC

2016-06-02

66

Edward

Washington

12/10/2025