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Denis Mohamed Jaward

Death by Force
Case Description
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Denis Mohamed Jaward, a 17-year-old male from Wayne, Pennsylvania, tragically lost his life on June 15, 2022, in Center City Philadelphia. Denis was driving a Mercedes when he became involved in a road rage incident with a driver in a Nissan SUV. According to police reports, the driver of the Nissan pulled out in front of Denis, who responded by honking and tailgating. The situation escalated when the Nissan driver pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots into Denis's car, striking him in the n ...Read More
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  • FOX 29 News Philadelphia: Police: 17-year-old shot, killed in road rage incident in Center City
  • 6abc Philadelphia: 17-year-old shot and killed in apparent Center City road rage incident: Police
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    Victim Details

    Denis Mohamed Jaward

    Male

    Black / African American

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2022-06-15

    17

    Denis

    Mohamed Jaward

    11/21/2025

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