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Mari Anthony Spazz Sparks

Case from Pontiac, MI dated Jun 20, 2023

Victim Details

Mari Anthony Spazz Sparks

Male

Black / African American

Pontiac

MI

2023-06-20

22

Mari

Anthony Spazz Sparks

07/05/2026

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In the early hours of a summer morning in Pontiac, Michigan, the life of Mari Anthony Spazz Sparks was tragically cut short. On June 20, 2023, the 22-year-old Black/African American male was shot and killed, leaving a community in mourning and a family searching for answers. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain largely undisclosed to the public.

Emergency services were called to the scene, but despite their efforts, Sparks succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. Th ...
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  • Legacy.com: Mario Favors Obituary (2023) - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
  • The Oakland Press: Shooting leaves 1 dead, 3 injured early Tuesday
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