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Mehdi Jowzi was a 20-year-old athlete who excelled as a professional bodybuilder and goalkeeper. Known for his physical strength and dedication, he also carried the significant responsibility of being the primary breadwinner for his family. On the evening of January 8, 2026, during protests in Karaj, Mehdi was acting with compassion by assisting wounded individuals. While helping others, he was targeted by security forces and shot in the abdomen. He fought for his life for two days, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries on January 10, 2026.

مهدی جوزی، جوان ۲۰ ساله‌ای بود که به عنوان ورزشکار در رشته‌های بدنسازی حرفه‌ای و دروازه‌بانی فعالیت می‌کرد. او علاوه بر اشتیاق به ورزش، مسئولیت سنگین نان‌آوری خانواده‌اش را نیز بر عهده داشت. در شامگاه ۱۸ دی ۱۴۰۴، در جریان اعتراضات شهر کرج، مهدی در حالی که مشغول کمک‌رسانی به معترضان مجروح بود، هدف شلیک مستقیم نیروهای امنیتی به ناحیه شکم قرار گرفت. این ورزشکار جوان پس از تحمل دو روز جراحات ناشی از گلوله، در تاریخ ۲۰ دی ۱۴۰۴ جان سپرد.