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Deonsay Adams

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Jan 11, 2020

Victim Details

Deonsay Adams

Male

Black / African American

Phoenix

AZ

2020-01-11

30

Deonsay

Adams

Yes

07/30/2026

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In the early morning hours of a Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona, a dispute tragically escalated, leaving a young man's life cut short. On January 11, 2020, 30-year-old Deonsay Adams was involved in an argument in the area of 35th and Dunlap avenues. The confrontation took a fatal turn when a firearm was introduced.

Phoenix police officers responded to a call regarding a shooting at approximately 8 a.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered Deonsay Adams with an apparent gunshot wound. Despite ...
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  • azcentral: Phoenix police identify man shot to death near Cortez Park, are seeking suspect
  • Twitter: Phoenix Police Department on Twitter
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