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Michael Perez

Case from Tempe, AZ dated Dec 30, 2014

Victim Details

Michael Perez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Tempe

AZ

2014-12-30

22

Michael

Perez

Yes

07/10/2026

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In the winter of 2014, a young family's life in Tempe, Arizona, was shattered by a violent home invasion. On the evening of December 30th, 22-year-old Michael Perez was at his residence on East Manhattan Drive with his wife and their three-year-old son when multiple armed men forced their way into the home. The intruders' motive appeared to be robbery, specifically targeting marijuana that was believed to be in the house. A struggle ensued, and in the chaos, Michael Perez was shot. His wife and ...
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  • azcentral: Tempe police: 3 robbers killed man, stole marijuana
  • Suspect faces murder charge in 2014 Tempe home invasion
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