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Rafael Zapata

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Rafael Zapata

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Rimrock

    AZ

    2022-10-15

    27

    Rafael

    Zapata

    Yes

    11/25/2025

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