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Lionel Larue

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Jul 05, 2017

Victim Details

Lionel Larue

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Phoenix

AZ

2017-07-05

2017-07-05

yes

$1,000

34

Lionel

Larue

07/09/2026


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In the early morning hours of June 29, 2017, a male victim, Lionel Larue, was sleeping outside of a 7-Eleven convenience store located at 1850 West Glendale Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona. At approximately 3:50 a.m., a young man entered the store and obtained a cup of water. Upon exiting, he approached the sleeping Larue and proceeded to pour the water on him.

What followed was a brutal and unprovoked attack. The suspect, without any apparent motive, began to viciously beat and kick Larue as ...
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  • PD: Suspect kills sleeping man in Phoenix - ABC15 Arizona
  • Video: Killer pours water on victim
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    Has anyone else noticed how bold and unthinkable this act was? It chills me that someone could walk ... ...Read More
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