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Laka Girah

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 30, 2023, a dispute over a parking space in Murray, a suburb of Salt Lake City, Utah, tragically escalated, resulting in the death of 18-year-old Laka Girah, a Black male of the Mabaan tribe from South Sudan. The incident, which also claimed the life of 42-year-old Mojtaba Ahmadi, unfolded at the Brickgate at Fireclay apartment complex in the early hours of the morning.

The conflict began when two brothers returned to their apartment to find an unfamiliar car in their assigned ...Read More
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  • ABC4 Utah: Teen charged with murder in Murray shooting; victim identified
  • Police make arrest in Murray shooting where 2 died during argument over parking stall
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    Victim Details

    Laka Girah

    Male

    Black / African American

    Salt Lake City

    UT

    2023-12-30

    18

    Laka

    Girah

    Yes

    11/05/2025

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    I keep thinking about the role substances may have played in this situation. It was mentioned that K... ...Read More
    03/10/2024
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