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Talaya Campbell

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the summer of 2021, the life of 18-year-old Talaya Campbell was tragically cut short in a residence located on the 500 block of Irving Street, Northwest in Washington, D.C. On the afternoon of Friday, August 13th, police were called to the scene following a report of a shooting. Inside, they discovered Ms. Campbell suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency medical services responded but found that she showed no signs of life and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • Washington Post: D.C. police search for suspect in killing of woman in Northwest
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    Victim Details

    Talaya Campbell

    Female

    Black / African American

    Washington

    DC

    2021-08-13

    18

    Talaya

    Campbell

    11/15/2025

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    05/03/2023
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    01/01/2023
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