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Rafael Zapata

Case from Rimrock, AZ dated Oct 15, 2022

Victim Details

Rafael Zapata

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Rimrock

AZ

2022-10-15

27

Rafael

Zapata

Yes

07/09/2026

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A late-night party in Rimrock, Arizona, turned deadly on Saturday, October 15, 2022, resulting in the shooting death of 27-year-old Rafael Zapata of Camp Verde. The incident occurred at a gathering on Top O the Morning road, where an argument escalated into a violent confrontation.

According to eyewitnesses, an altercation involving Zapata led to him being asked to leave the party. As Zapata and his companions were attempting to depart, the situation intensified when partygoers surrounded ...
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  • Latest Update: Rimrock Shooting | MyRadioPlace
  • https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2022/10/17/rimrock-party-shooting-victims-identified-man-arrested/10527258002/
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