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Louis Amari Watson

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Apr 29, 1992

Victim Details

Louis Amari Watson

Male

Los-angeles

CA

1992-04-29

18

Louis

Amari Watson

07/05/2026

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Louis Amari Watson, an 18-year-old from Los Angeles, California, tragically lost his life on April 29, 1992. Watson was shot in the head while standing at the corner of Vernon and Normandie avenues. This incident occurred during the infamous Los Angeles riots, a period marked by widespread violence and chaos following the acquittal of police officers involved in the beating of Rodney King. Watson's death is often cited as one of the many senseless killings that took place during this tumultuous ...
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  • latimes.com: Deaths during the L.A. riots
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