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Seok Chul Charlie Park

Case from Tacoma, WA dated Oct 03, 2023

Victim Details

Seok Chul Charlie Park

Male

Asian

Tacoma

WA

2023-10-03

60

Seok

Chul Charlie Park

Yes

07/09/2026

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On a Tuesday afternoon in Tacoma, Washington, the life of a beloved 60-year-old male store owner, Seok Chul "Charlie" Park, was tragically cut short. On October 3, 2023, Park was fatally shot during a robbery at his place of business, The Little Store, located at 3501 S. Ainsworth Ave. The establishment was known as a welcoming place for the community.

The incident unfolded when a man, later identified as 18-year-old Angel Mendez, entered the store wearing a face mask and dark clothing. M ...
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  • king5.com: 'I would give anything to get Charlie back': Convenience store owner fatally shot in Tacoma
  • https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/crime/article280087229.html
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    Have you all seen the footage from The Little Store's surveillance cameras yet? It's so chilling to ... ...Read More
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