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Terell Cortez West

Death by Force
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In the early morning hours of Thursday, January 16, 2025, the life of 32-year-old Terell Cortez West was tragically cut short in a Northwest Washington, D.C. apartment. Metropolitan Police Department officers from the Second District responded to a call for a shooting at approximately 2:31 a.m. in the unit block of Ridge Square. Upon entering the residence, they discovered Mr. West inside, suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel arrived at the scen ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Terell Cortez West

    Male

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2025-01-16

    32

    Terell

    Cortez West

    11/15/2025

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