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Damien Jones

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Aug 20, 2014

Victim Details

Damien Jones

Male

Philadelphia

PA

2014-08-20

16

Damien

Jones

07/01/2026

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Damien Jones, a 16-year-old male from Philadelphia, PA, tragically lost his life on August 20, 2014. He was fatally shot twice in the chest while on the 1500 block of South 21st Street in South Philadelphia. The incident occurred just after 10:15 p.m., and Damien was pronounced dead upon arrival at Methodist Hospital. The shooter was described as a male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and camouflage-type shorts, last seen running south on 21st Street towards Tasker Street. Despite witness infor ...
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  • 6abc Philadelphia: Teen shot and killed in Point Breeze ID'd
  • #GunCrisis: Philadelphia: Daily Report: Two killed, three wounded Wednesday night in Philadelphia
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