Jaime Zelaya

Death by Force
Case Description
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On February 22, 2020, Jaime Zelaya, a 16-year-old from Northwest Washington, D.C., was tragically killed in a shooting that also claimed the life of his best friend, Wilfredo Torres, aged 17. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. inside a residential building on the 6000 block of 13th Street NW. The two teens were returning home after grabbing dinner when at least one gunman entered the building and opened fire. Zelaya was pronounced dead at the scene, while Torres succumbed to his injuries at a n ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jaime Zelaya

    Male

    Washington

    DC

    2020-02-22

    16

    Jaime

    Zelaya

    01/07/2025

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    09/28/2024
    I just can't wrap my head around this case with Jaime and Wilfredo. It's been a while since it happe... ...Read More
    08/31/2024
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