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Jawanza Rooker

Case from Houston, TX dated Aug 08, 2014

Victim Details

Jawanza Rooker

Female

Black / African American

Houston

TX

2014-08-08

20

Jawanza

Rooker

07/31/2026

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Jawanza Rooker, a 20-year-old male from Houston, Texas, tragically lost his life on August 8, 2014. The incident occurred in the 1600 block of North Loop West, where Jawanza and a female friend were involved in a drug deal that went awry. After the deal failed, unknown suspects followed them and fired several shots at their vehicle. Jawanza, who was driving, lost control of the car and crashed into a median.

The investigation led by the Houston Police Department identified Justin Cruz Cha ...
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  • Houston Chronicle: HPD: 1 dead, 1 injured in drug deal
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    I've been thinking a lot about the friends and family of Jawanza Rooker and how they must be feeling... ...Read More
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