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Shay Rahsaan Watson

Death by Force
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On a late summer evening in 2019, the life of 17-year-old Shay Rahsaan Watson was tragically cut short. The Black/African American male died on Sunday, August 25, 2019, in what would unfold as a homicide stemming from a drug deal gone wrong in the Madison, Wisconsin suburb of Fitchburg. Watson, a student at Verona Area High School, was known for his love of sports like football and basketball, and for his job working with children at Madison School and Community Recreation. Friends remembered hi ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Shay Rahsaan Watson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Madison

    WI

    2019-08-25

    17

    Shay

    Rahsaan Watson

    11/11/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hey everyone, I’ve been following Shay’s case closely and just can’t stop thinking about how v... ...Read More
    01/12/2025
    I was reflecting on Shay's involvement with sports and how that might've shaped his character. It's ... ...Read More
    06/09/2024
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