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Willie James Thomas

Case from Mesa, AZ dated Aug 11, 2016

Victim Details

Willie James Thomas

Male

Black / African American

Mesa

AZ

2016-08-11

57

Willie

James Thomas

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/11/2026

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In the late summer of 2016, the life of Willie James Thomas Jr., a 57-year-old Black male, was abruptly cut short by an act of gun violence in Mesa, Arizona. On August 11th, Thomas was fatally shot, leaving a community to grapple with the sudden and tragic loss. The incident unfolded in Mesa, where Thomas resided, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting pointed to a deliberate act.

Following the shooting, law enforcement officials launched an investigation to identify and apprehend ...
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  • azcentral: Mesa police shoot and kill murder suspect
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