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Omari King

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the late hours of a Friday night in Phoenix, Arizona, a confrontation in the parking lot of the Tela Verda Apartment complex turned fatal, leaving one man dead and another wounded. The incident, which unfolded on December 8, 2023, claimed the life of 40-year-old Omari King. King, a male, was at the apartment complex located at 5020 West Thunderbird Road when the tranquil evening was shattered by gunfire.

Around 10:15 p.m., Phoenix police officers were dispatched to the scene following ...Read More
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  • The Arizona Republic: 1 dead, 1 injured in Phoenix shooting near 51st Avenue and Thunderbird Road
  • gofundme.com: Omari Saeed King, organized by Ashley V
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    Victim Details

    Omari King

    Male

    Black / African American

    Phoenix

    AZ

    2023-12-08

    40

    Omari

    King

    11/30/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    It's so tragic what happened to Omari King. My heart goes out to his family and friends during this ... ...Read More
    12/05/2024
    I'm really concerned about the safety protocols at the apartment complex where the shooting took pla... ...Read More
    06/02/2024
    I'm genuinely concerned about the safety measures at this apartment complex where Omari King tragica... ...Read More
    02/01/2024
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