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Lashawn Nance

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the morning of May 6, 2024, a burst of violence shattered the quiet of a Waterbury, Connecticut neighborhood. Lashawn Nance, a 19-year-old Black / African American male, was on Wood Street when gunfire erupted. Police received reports of a shooting at approximately 10 a.m. and arrived to find a grim scene. Nance had sustained gunshot wounds and was in critical condition. He was rushed to a local hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he was pronounced dead.

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  • fox61.com: Police identify man killed in Waterbury shooting
  • WTNH.com: Man dies after shooting on Wood Street in Waterbury
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    Victim Details

    Lashawn Nance

    Male

    Black / African American

    Waterbury

    CT

    2024-05-06

    19

    Lashawn

    Nance

    litigation

    11/05/2025

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    11/20/2024
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    10/03/2024
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    08/10/2024
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