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Tajhuan Dowd

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 02, 2022

Victim Details

Tajhuan Dowd

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2022-01-02

20

Tajhuan

Dowd

07/04/2026

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Tajhuan Dowd, a 20-year-old Black male, was tragically shot and killed on January 2, 2022, in the South Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. The incident occurred around 11:15 PM when Tajhuan was standing in the street in the 5200 block of West Van Buren Street. According to reports, someone in a white sedan opened fire, striking him in the neck and back. Despite being rushed to Stroger Hospital, Tajhuan was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. The Cook County medical examiner’s office co ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man shot and killed in South Austin
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