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Sebastian Jair Duran-Avina

Case from Mesa, AZ dated Oct 16, 2020

Victim Details

Sebastian Jair Duran-Avina

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Mesa

AZ

2020-10-16

1

Sebastian

Jair Duran-Avina

Yes

07/09/2026

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In the fall of 2020, a senseless act of violence in Mesa, Arizona, claimed the life of 21-month-old Sebastian Jair Duran-Avina. The young male child was a victim of a shooting that occurred on October 16, 2020. Tragically, two days later, on October 18, 2020, the toddler succumbed to his injuries.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting that led to the untimely death of the young boy have been the subject of investigation. At the time, law enforcement officials offered a significant re ...
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  • Sebastian Jair Duran-Avina, age 1 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Toys for Tots surprises Mesa drive-by shooting victims with gifts
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