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Antonio Vargas Granados

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 25, 2022, a family gathering in Glendale, Arizona, turned tragic, ending in the death of 48-year-old Antonio Vargas Granados. The fatal shooting unraveled after a distressing 911 call made by his son, Rafael Vargas-Olvera, who claimed to have been stabbed. However, when police arrived at the residence near 67th and Glendale avenues, the situation escalated into a prolonged and dangerous standoff.

Upon their arrival, officers were met with a non-cooperative Rafael Vargas-Olvera, ...Read More
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  • https://www.azfamily.com: Man admits to killing father before shootout with SWAT outside Glendale home, documents say
  • https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale-breaking/2022/08/26/police-shooting-glendale-antonio-vargas-granados-rafael-vargas-olvera/7903499001/
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    Victim Details

    Antonio Vargas Granados

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Glendale

    AZ

    2022-08-25

    48

    Antonio

    Vargas Granados

    Yes

    11/27/2025

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    Is anyone else really puzzled by Rafael's actions? I mean, I can’t even begin to wrap my head arou... ...Read More
    01/13/2024
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