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Tanya Jackson

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the heart of downtown Seattle, on a busy Wednesday, the life of 50-year-old Tanya Jackson was tragically cut short. On January 22, 2020, a dispute between several men erupted in gunfire at the intersection of Third Avenue and Pine Street, a bustling area of the city, especially during the evening rush hour. Jackson, an innocent bystander, was fatally wounded in the chaos that ensued. Seven other individuals were also injured in the shooting, including a 9-year-old boy.

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  • The Seattle Times: 20 shell casings from three guns found after Third and Pine shooting amid uptick in gang activity
  • KATU: 'It was sheer panic': 1 dead, 7 wounded in downtown Seattle shootout
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    Victim Details

    Tanya Jackson

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Seattle

    WA

    2020-01-22

    50

    Tanya

    Jackson

    11/09/2025

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