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Michael Yata Kamara

Death by Force
Case Description
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Michael Yata Kamara, a 35-year-old man, was tragically shot and killed in Hyattsville, Maryland, on October 24, 2020. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, around 1 a.m., outside a home in the 5300 block of Queens Chapel Road. Kamara was found with multiple gunshot wounds and, despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries several hours later.

The Prince George’s County police, who are handling the investigation, have stated that they do not believe this wa ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Michael Yata Kamara

    Male

    Black / African American

    Hyattsville

    MD

    2020-10-24

    35

    Michael

    Yata Kamara

    11/08/2025

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    Has anyone else noticed the silence surrounding the investigation into Michael Yata Kamara's murder?... ...Read More
    12/13/2024
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    11/18/2024
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