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Martavis Thomas

Death by Force
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On the evening of July 3, 2024, what should have been a time of celebration leading up to the Independence Day holiday turned into a tragedy for a West Memphis, Arkansas family. At a home in the city, 26-year-old Martavis Thomas, a male, was shot in the back of the head. He was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital – Crittenden, where he fought for his life overnight. Sadly, on July 4, 2024, Martavis Thomas succumbed to his injuries and passed away. His death cast a somber shadow over the h ...Read More
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  • https://www.actionnews5.com: Father mourns the loss of his son shot during 4th of July celebration
  • Martavis Thomas Obituary (1997 - 2024) - West Memphis, Arkansas
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    Victim Details

    Martavis Thomas

    Male

    Black / African American

    West Memphis

    AR

    2024-07-04

    26

    Martavis

    Thomas

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I read about Martavis Thomas' tragic passing, and it's incredibly difficult to grasp the pain his fa... ...Read More
    12/04/2024
    I can't help but think about the impact Martavis Thomas' death is having on his community. Losing so... ...Read More
    08/22/2024
    I can’t help but think about how surreal it must have been for Martavis’ family and friends to g... ...Read More
    07/19/2024
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