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Jawad Ali Razai

Case from Durham, NC dated Oct 28, 2014

Victim Details

Jawad Ali Razai

Male

Durham

NC

2014-10-28

18

Jawad

Ali Razai

07/06/2026

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Jawad Ali Razai, an 18-year-old male of Afghan descent, tragically lost his life on October 28, 2014, in Durham, North Carolina. Jawad was a recent graduate of Leesville High School in Raleigh and was enrolled at Wake Tech Community College. He had dreams of becoming a sportscaster and was known for his friendly and outgoing personality. On the evening of his death, Jawad and his father went to Pebblestone Drive in Durham to purchase a cellphone advertised on Craigslist. During the transaction, ...
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  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Teen shot and killed while trying to buy phone off Craigslist in Durham
  • Teen shot and killed while trying to buy phone off Craigslist in Durham
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