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Jayden Washington

Case from Desoto, TX dated Jan 11, 2020

Victim Details

Jayden Washington

Male

Black / African American

Desoto

TX

2020-01-11

16

Jayden

Washington

07/17/2026

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Jayden Washington, a 16-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on January 11, 2020, at an apartment complex in DeSoto, Texas. The incident occurred when Jayden and a friend went to the apartment complex to execute a drug deal that had been arranged over Snapchat. However, the situation quickly turned deadly when two individuals approached their vehicle and opened fire, striking both Jayden and his friend.

Jayden was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injur ...
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  • NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: Teen Charged With Capital Murder in 16-Year-Old’s Death; 2 Others At-Large
  • NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: Duncanville High Student Fatally Shot in DeSoto: Police
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