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James Matthew Archuleta

Case from Avondale, AZ dated Feb 07, 2021

Victim Details

James Matthew Archuleta, III

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Avondale

AZ

2021-02-07

24

James

Matthew Archuleta

litigation

07/10/2026

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In the winter of 2021, a senseless act of violence cut short the life of 24-year-old James Matthew Archuleta III. On the evening of February 7th, in Avondale, Arizona, what began as a road rage incident escalated into a fatal shooting. James, a resident of Peoria, was gunned down, leaving his family and community to grapple with the sudden and tragic loss of a young man described as having a big heart and a tenacious spirit. In the immediate aftermath, a bystander rushed to his side, using James ...
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  • gofundme.com: James Matthew Archuleta, organized by Annabelle Archuleta
  • AZFamily: Peoria man killed in road rage incident; suspect facing charges for violent crime spree
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