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Omar Hernandez-Altamirano

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of April 8, 2021, a fatal encounter unfolded at a smoke shop on Tucson's south side that claimed the life of 28-year-old Omar Hernandez-Altamirano. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. when Tucson Police officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting at a smoke shop located at 5342 S. Park Ave.

Upon their arrival, officers discovered Hernandez-Altamirano inside a vehicle, suffering from obvious signs of gunshot trauma. Despite immediate life-savi ...Read More
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  • https://www.kold.com: Police arrest suspect in deadly shooting at smoke shop on Tucson’s south side
  • Tucson police investigating fatal shooting at South Side Smoke Shop
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    Victim Details

    Omar Hernandez-Altamirano

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Tucson

    AZ

    2021-04-08

    28

    Omar

    Hernandez-Altamirano

    Yes

    12/01/2025

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