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Demeatris Roberson

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of December 3, 2020, the life of 30-year-old Demeatris Roberson was tragically cut short in Phoenix, Arizona. Police responded to reports of shots fired at an apartment complex near 19th Avenue and Dunlap Road around 3:30 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Mr. Roberson in a common area of the complex, having sustained fatal gunshot wounds.

Investigators quickly identified a person of interest, 42-year-old Maurice Jackson. It was determined that he and Roberson h ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Demeatris Roberson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Phoenix

    AZ

    2020-12-03

    30

    Demeatris

    Roberson

    Substantiated

    11/28/2025

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