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Okpara Wright

Case from Florence---firestone, CA dated Apr 23, 2016

Victim Details

Okpara Khamisi Wright

Male

Black / African American

Florence---firestone

CA

2016-04-23

19

Okpara

Wright

07/06/2026

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Okpara Khamisi Wright, a 19-year-old resident of Florence-Firestone, California, tragically lost his life on April 23, 2016. Wright was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Mary Avenue and East 87th Place, an area within the unincorporated neighborhood of Florence-Firestone in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 9:28 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Wright lying in the street. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, ...
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  • Obituary for Okpara Khamisi Wright at McKay's Mortuaries
  • Okpara Khamisi Wright, 19 - The Homicide Report
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