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Oscar Rodas

Case from Washington, DC dated Apr 15, 2021

Victim Details

Oscar Rodas

Male

Washington

DC

2021-04-15

49

Oscar

Rodas

08/04/2026

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Oscar Rodas Perishes in Fatal RTA on Boom/Hattieville Road

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In the spring of 2021, a senseless act of violence on a Washington, D.C. roadway tragically cut short the life of Oscar Rodas, a 49-year-old man. The incident unfolded on the afternoon of April 15th, in the 3600 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest, a busy thoroughfare in the nation's capital. What began as a road rage encounter escalated with shocking suddenness, leaving Mr. Rodas with a life-threatening gunshot wound.

For twelve days, he fought for his life, a testament to his will ...
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  • Homicide: 3600 Block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest | mpdc
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