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Case Description
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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 ...Read More
Victim Details

Joshua Dawson

Male

White / Caucasian

Phoenix

AZ

2014-12-18

35

Joshua

Dawson

11/29/2025