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Tomas Maurice Gooden

Death by Force
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Tomas Maurice Gooden, a 21-year-old African American male from Newnan, Georgia, tragically lost his life on December 9, 2017. The incident occurred during a residential party, which was described as a "pajama party" by attendees. According to reports, the party took a violent turn when an altercation broke out among the guests. Tomas Maurice Gooden was found unresponsive in the garage of the residence, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

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    Victim Details

    Tomas Maurice Gooden

    Male

    Black / African American

    Newnan

    GA

    2017-12-09

    21

    Tomas

    Maurice Gooden

    11/16/2025

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