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Joshua Dawson

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Dec 18, 2014

Victim Details

Joshua Dawson

Male

White / Caucasian

Phoenix

AZ

2014-12-18

35

Joshua

Dawson

07/05/2026

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In Phoenix, Arizona, a confrontation on December 18, 2014, ended in the death of 35-year-old Joshua Dawson. The events leading to the fatal encounter began when police responded to reports of a man throwing rocks and knives at officers.

The situation escalated, resulting in an officer-involved shooting. Dawson sustained injuries from the gunfire and was transported to a hospital. He later succumbed to his injuries, dying on the same day as the incident. The case drew attention as the fami ...
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  • azcentral: Man dies from injuries in Thursday Phoenix police shooting
  • azcentral: PD: Man shot by police after throwing knives, rocks at officers
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