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Jaylen Richards

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 15, 2023, 12-year-old Jaylen Richards was tragically shot and killed in the Westport Homes public housing community of South Baltimore. The incident occurred around 9 PM in the 2400 block of Maisel Court, where witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots that created a chaotic scene reminiscent of a "warzone." Jaylen was struck multiple times and succumbed to his injuries shortly after being transported to a hospital. The police later recovered casings from what appeared to be an assau ...Read More
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  • Baltimore Sun: 12-year-old boy killed in targeted shooting in South Baltimore on Saturday night
  • WBFF: Resident says shooting death of 12-year-old in south Baltimore 'sounded like a warzone'
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    Victim Details

    Jaylen Richards

    Male

    Black / African American

    Baltimore

    MD

    2023-04-15

    12

    Jaylen

    Richards

    11/25/2025

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    I am deeply moved by the situation surrounding Jaylen Richards' tragic passing. One of the aspects o... ...Read More
    03/07/2024
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    02/28/2024
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    06/25/2023
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