A Life Cut Short: The Unsolved Murder of Phoenix Bartender Kevin Ore

A Promising Life Interrupted

On May 7, 2014, the Phoenix community was shaken by the tragic death of 35-year-old Kevin Michael Ore. Known for his vibrant personality and unwavering generosity, Kevin had recently triumphed over stage four melanoma, only to have his life abruptly ended by a senseless act of violence. As a beloved bartender at the Rum Runner bar near 7th Street and Northern Avenue, he was a familiar face to many and a cherished friend to those who knew him well.

The Fateful Night

That evening, Kevin stayed late to assist a coworker with closing duties at the bar. Around 2 a.m., he began his routine walk home, a short distance from his workplace. Tragically, he never reached his destination. Hours later, a passerby discovered Kevin's lifeless body lying in the street, just blocks away from both the bar and his residence. He had been fatally shot, and despite the proximity to his home, no witnesses have come forward to shed light on the events that transpired....Read More

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