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Rachad Dowell

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Nov 30, 2015

Victim Details

Rachad Dowell

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2015-11-30

19

Rachad

Dowell

07/11/2026

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In the heart of New Orleans, a life was tragically cut short on November 30, 2015, when 19-year-old Rachad Dowell was killed in a brazen shooting. Dowell, a young Black man, was standing at the bustling intersection of Canal and Rampart streets when gunfire erupted, sending shockwaves through the city. The incident, which unfolded in broad daylight, left Dowell with fatal injuries and a community searching for answers. He was a lifelong resident of Algiers and a devoted father.

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  • NOLA.com: Motorist captures fatal Canal Street shooting on video
  • NOLA.com: NOPD investigating homicide at Canal and Rampart

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    Has anyone else been following the story of Ra'chad Dowell? I can't help but wonder about the impact... ...Read More
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    I've been reading about Ra'chad Dowell's case, and it's truly upsetting that after all these years, ... ...Read More
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    It's truly devastating to see a young life like Ra'chad Dowell's end so abruptly, especially given h... ...Read More
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