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Justin Washington

Case from Opelousas, LA dated May 24, 2025

Victim Details

Justin Washington

Male

Black / African American

Opelousas

LA

2025-05-24

17

Justin

Washington

07/18/2026

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In what was initially believed to be a tragic accident, the life of 17-year-old Justin Washington was cut short on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Opelousas, Louisiana. The teenager, a male, sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was rushed to a local hospital where he later died. The incident, which occurred at a residence on Garland Avenue, was first reported as an accidental, self-inflicted shooting.

However, as Opelousas Police Department detectives began their investigation, inconsistencies ...
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  • KADN News 15: Teen in critical condition after accidentally shooting self in head in Opelousas
  • https://www.klfy.com/local/st-landry-parish/police-investigating-17-year-old-shot-in-opelousas-remains-in-critical-condition/
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