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JaWon L. Ward, an 18-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on April 16, 2021, in Chicago, IL. The incident occurred in the Lawndale neighborhood, specifically in the 3600 block of West 16th Street. Around 7 p.m., a person entered a business establishment and began firing shots. JaWon L. Ward was struck in the chest and face and was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A 44-year-old woman was also injured in the shooting, sustaining gunshot wounds to ...Read More
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JaWon L. Ward
Male
Black / African American
Chicago
IL
2021-04-16
18
JaWon
Ward
11/17/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been thinking a lot about the role of surveillance video in the pursuit of justice, particularl... ...Read More
10/22/2023
10/22/2023
It's so troubling to hear about JaWon L. Ward's case and this senseless act of violence. My heart go... ...Read More
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
I've been reading through the details of JaWon L. Ward's case, and one aspect that's been on my mind... ...Read More
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
