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John Purper

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Jul 28, 2024

Victim Details

John Purper

Male

Phoenix

AZ

2024-07-28

21

John

Purper

07/15/2026

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In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Phoenix, Arizona, the life of 21-year-old John Santillan Purper was tragically cut short. On July 28, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Purper was standing on the sidewalk outside a residence at 1033 North Patricio Street when a vehicle approached. Several gunshots were fired from a red Dodge Ram pick-up truck that was traveling north on North Patricio Street, striking Purper.

Phoenix police officers were dispatched to the scene near Roosevelt and ...
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  • Police search for suspect in fatal central Phoenix shooting - Daily Independent
  • KTAR.com: Phoenix police looking for a suspect in a fatal weekend shooting
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    Just read about John's passing, and my heart goes out to his family and friends during this unimagin... ...Read More
    11/12/2024
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    This case really hits close to home for anyone living in the area. I just can't imagine the pain Joh... ...Read More
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