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Dashaun Lawrence Mookie Charles

Case from Johnstown, PA dated Aug 29, 2019

Victim Details

Dashaun Lawrence Mookie Charles

Male

Black / African American

Johnstown

PA

2019-08-29

18

Dashaun

Lawrence Mookie Charles

07/12/2026

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In the late summer of 2019, the life of 18-year-old Dashaun Lawrence 'Mookie' Charles was tragically cut short. On August 29, the young man from Johnstown, Pennsylvania, fell victim to gun violence in his hometown. The incident left a community in mourning and a family grappling with a profound loss.

Dashaun, a male with his whole life ahead of him, was remembered for his vibrant personality. Those who knew him described him as smart, funny, outgoing, and deeply devoted to his family. His ...
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  • The Indiana Gazette Online: Dashaun Charles
  • https://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/update-police-release-details-on-deadly-early-morning-johnstown-shooting/
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