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Zachary Walter

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Oct 05, 2018

Victim Details

Zachary Walter

Male

White / Caucasian

Phoenix

AZ

2018-10-05

24

Zachary

Walter

07/24/2026

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In the early morning hours of October 5, 2018, a tragedy unfolded in the Roosevelt Row arts district of Phoenix, Arizona, that cut short the life of 24-year-old Zachary Walter. A talented artist and poet, Walter had recently finished his shift as a cook at Jobot Coffee & Bar and was walking home with his friend and co-worker, 41-year-old David Bessent. The two were making their way near Third Avenue and Roosevelt Street at approximately 3:30 a.m. when they were confronted in what authorities bel ...
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  • azcentral: 2nd man dies from double shooting on Roosevelt Row in Phoenix
  • azcentral: 1 dead, 1 in critical condition after early morning shooting in Phoenix
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    Does anyone else feel like the role of the arts community in mourning Zachary and David's loss hasn'... ...Read More
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