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Abdul Karim Thomas

Case from Greenbelt, MD dated Dec 18, 2018

Victim Details

Abdul Karim Thomas

Male

Black / African American

Greenbelt

MD

2018-12-18

18

Abdul

Karim Thomas

07/28/2026

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In the winter of 2018, the life of 18-year-old Abdul Karim Thomas was tragically cut short in Greenbelt, Maryland. On the evening of December 18th, police responded to reports of gunshots in the 9100 block of Edmonston Road. Arriving at the scene, they discovered Thomas inside an apartment, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite any efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the location.

Known to his friends and family by the nickname 'Baby Swendle,' Thomas was remembered for his fu ...
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  • WJLA: Police: 18-year-old found shot, killed inside Greenbelt apartment
  • Abdul Karim Thomas, age 18 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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