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Rashidi Goddard

Case from Bronx, NY dated Jun 15, 2020

Victim Details

Rashidi Goddard

Male

Black / African American

Bronx

NY

2020-06-15

34

Rashidi

Goddard

07/24/2026

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In the summer of 2020, a Bronx community was shaken by the loss of a man known for his generosity and commitment to helping others. Rashidi Goddard, a 34-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on June 15, 2020. His death left a void in the lives of those who knew him as a dedicated construction worker who went out of his way to secure jobs for his neighbors, earning him the reputation of someone who rescued his community.

The incident occurred in the Bronx, where Goddard was a familiar and ...
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  • nydailynews.com: ‘This is the kind of man who rescues communities’: Construction worker who helped neighbors get jobs fatally shot near his Bronx home
  • https://twitter.com/NYC_Alerts911/status/1272717899216666624
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    Has anyone else been following the Rashidi Goddard case and noticed how much he meant to his communi... ...Read More
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    This case really hits hard because it shows just how random and cruel life can be sometimes. I want ... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about how Garvin Smalls mentioned Rashidi's efforts in helpin... ...Read More
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