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Willie James Thomas

Death by Force
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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 ...Read More
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  • azcentral: Mesa police shoot and kill murder suspect
  • Willie James Thomas Jr., age 57 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Willie James Thomas

    Male

    Black / African American

    Mesa

    AZ

    2016-08-11

    57

    Willie

    James Thomas

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/30/2025

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    04/28/2024
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