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Maria Lucas

Case from Maryland-heights, MO dated Feb 24, 2020

Victim Details

Maria Lucas

Female

Black / African American

Maryland-heights

MO

2020-02-24

45

Maria

Lucas

07/10/2026

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On February 24, 2020, a violent tragedy unfolded at the Maryland Heights Community Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri, claiming the life of 45-year-old female Maria Lucas. Lucas, a dedicated city employee and acting supervisor at the facility, was manning the front desk on a busy Monday evening while approximately 150 people, including children, were inside for various activities. The atmosphere of the community center shifted abruptly when a disgruntled coworker returned to the building with ...
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  • FOX2now.com: Charges filed in Maryland Heights Community Center killing
  • Columbia Daily Tribune: Officer shoots man who killed 1 at Missouri community center
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