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John Dawson

Case from Chico, CA dated Aug 16, 2018

Victim Details

John Dawson

Male

Chico

CA

2018-08-16

47

John

Dawson

07/19/2026

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John Dawson, a 47-year-old resident of Chico, California, tragically lost his life on August 16, 2018, in what was identified as a homicide. The incident occurred in a neighborhood north of Chico State University, marking the first homicide of the year in the city. According to reports, Chico police responded to a call around 4:30 a.m. regarding a possible shooting on the 600 block of West First Avenue. Upon arrival, officers and medics found Dawson lying in the roadway with a gunshot wound to h ...
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  • https://www.chicoer.com/2018/08/16/police-probe-likely-shooting-near-chico-state/
  • John Dawson, age 47 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Has anyone else looked into the area around where John Dawson was found? I'm curious if there's anyt... ...Read More
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