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Abdullah Arif

Death by Force
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Abdullah Arif, a 48-year-old man from Stillwater, Minnesota, tragically lost his life in a shooting incident on February 16, 2023, in Saint Paul. The incident occurred near Union Tobacco, a shop owned by Arif, where police found him on the ground with a gunshot wound to his chest.

Emergency services quickly responded to the scene shortly after 3:30 p.m. Arif was immediately transported to Regions Hospital for treatment, but despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries. This incid ...Read More
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  • Star Tribune: Murder charges: Man shot St. Paul tobacco shop employee after rebuffing order to remove his mask
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    Victim Details

    Abdullah Arif

    Male

    Middle Eastern / Arab

    Saint Paul

    MN

    2023-02-16

    48

    Abdullah

    Arif

    Yes

    11/08/2025

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