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Shawn Mojica

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of March 20, 2023, in Meriden, Connecticut, a burst of gunfire shattered the calm near the intersection of West Main Street and Lewis Avenue. When police arrived around 6 p.m., they discovered a grim scene inside a parked car. Shawn Mojica, a 30-year-old Black/African American male, was inside the vehicle with a woman, both suffering from gunshot wounds. A handgun was also found within the car. They were rushed to local hospitals, but Mojica's injuries proved fatal. The female com ...Read More
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  • https://www.wfsb.com: Person of interest arrested in connection with deadly Meriden shooting
  • fox61.com: 1 killed, 1 injured in Meriden shooting; person of interest in custody
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    Victim Details

    Shawn Mojica

    Male

    Black / African American

    Meriden

    CT

    2023-03-20

    30

    Shawn

    Mojica

    Yes

    11/06/2025

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    Hey everyone,
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    11/02/2023
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    04/11/2023
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