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Jai Custus

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Sep 26, 2017

Victim Details

Jai Custus

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2017-09-26

16

Jai

Custus

06/30/2026

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On a Tuesday evening, September 26, 2017, the life of 16-year-old Jai Custus, a Black male, was tragically cut short. The incident occurred at approximately 8:38 p.m. on the 100 block of East Pastorius Street in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, the very block where he resided. Gunfire erupted in what police believe was a shootout, and Jai was caught in the crossfire. He was struck once in the back.

Philadelphia Police officers responded to reports of the shooting and discovere ...
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  • 6abc Philadelphia: Vigil held for teen killed in Germantown shooting
  • NBC 10 Philadelphia: Shootout Leaves Teen Boy Dead, Girl Caught in Crossfire
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