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Salim Richards

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Dec 02, 2017

Victim Details

Salim Richards

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Phoenix

AZ

2017-12-02

2017-12-02

35

Salim

Richards

yes

07/18/2026


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On the evening of December 2, 2017, Salim Richards, a 35-year-old male, was arriving at the Cove at 44th Apartments in west Phoenix. As he made his way into the complex near 43rd Avenue and Indian School Road, a single gunshot pierced the night air, and Richards fell, fatally wounded by a bullet to the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses reported hearing the sound of a vehicle speeding away immediately after the shot was fired.

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