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Seth C. King

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Jan 25, 2017

Victim Details

Seth C. King

March 28, 2022

Male

Unknown

Phoenix

AZ

2017-01-25

2017-01-25

18

Seth C.

King

07/04/2026


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In the winter of 2017, the life of 18-year-old Seth C. King, a male resident of Phoenix, Arizona, was tragically cut short. On a Wednesday evening in January, King discovered two individuals allegedly breaking into his neighbor's home. In an act of bravery, he went outside to confront the intruders. Armed with a pellet handgun, King faced the two unknown suspects.

The confrontation took a fatal turn when one of the suspects shot King. Following the shooting, the two individuals fled the s ...
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  • Girlfriend of Phoenix teen killed in burglary calls him a hero - 12News
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