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Edward Rowland Jr

Case from Yuma, AZ dated Jun 01, 2018

Victim Details

Edward Rowland Jr

Male

White / Caucasian

Yuma

AZ

2018-06-01

42

Edward

Rowland Jr

Yes

07/08/2026

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In the early morning hours of June 1, 2018, the life of 42-year-old Edward Rowland Jr., a White / Caucasian male, was tragically cut short in Yuma, Arizona. Responding to reports of a fight and gunshots, police discovered Rowland with a fatal gunshot wound. He was rushed to a local hospital but was pronounced dead. The ensuing investigation would unravel a story of a dispute that escalated to a fatal confrontation.

The man responsible for Rowland's death was identified as John Nate Gardea ...
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  • Yuma Sun: YPD arrests suspect in fatal shooting
  • Yuma Sun: Yuma police investigate Friday fatal shooting
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