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Paul Tellez Jr.

Death by Force
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In the early morning hours of May 14, 2022, a verbal dispute in south Phoenix tragically escalated, claiming the life of 28-year-old Paul Tellez Jr. The incident occurred near 40th Street and Southern Avenue, where Phoenix police officers responded to a shooting call just before 3 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Tellez suffering from a gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal.

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    Victim Details

    Paul Tellez Jr.

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Phoenix

    AZ

    2022-05-14

    28

    Paul

    Tellez Jr.

    11/28/2025

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