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Richard Applegate

Case from Fort-worth, TX dated Jun 21, 2024

Victim Details

Richard Applegate

Male

White / Caucasian

Fort-worth

TX

2024-06-21

42

Richard

Applegate

07/17/2026

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On June 21, 2024, 42-year-old Richard Applegate was fatally shot near his home on Skyline Drive in Sansom Park, Texas. The incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. when Applegate confronted two young males who were threatening his family. According to family members, the confrontation began when the individuals falsely accused Applegate's mother of having reported them to the police earlier that morning. During the altercation, one of the suspects retrieved a firearm from his backpack and shot Applega ...
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  • FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth: Photos show 2 suspects wanted for Sansom Park deadly shooting
  • Dallas News: Police release photos asking for public’s help identifying suspects in Sansom Park slaying
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