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Jayden Lucas

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Sep 16, 2020

Victim Details

Jayden Lucas

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2020-09-16

18

Jayden

Lucas

07/03/2026

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Jayden Lucas, an 18-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on September 16, 2020, in Philadelphia, PA. He was shot in the back while playing basketball at Roberto Clemente Playground on the 1800 block of Wallace Street. Despite immediate medical attention at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jayden was pronounced dead at the scene. Another victim, 21-year-old Khallid Henderson, was also fatally shot at the same location.

The incident occurred around 8:10 p.m., when a group of g ...
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  • Philadelphia Police: More Than 50 Shots Fired In Basketball Court Shooting That Killed 2 Men, Injured 3 Others In Spring Garden
  • WHYY: 3 gunmen fire 55 shots, kill teen and man, injure 2 others at Philly playground
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    It absolutely breaks my heart to think about the sheer amount of gun violence we see in our communit... ...Read More
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    I was reflecting on the devastating incident at Roberto Clemente Playground and couldn't help but th... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else hear about Jayden Lucas's uncle speaking out recently? I came across a video clip on... ...Read More
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