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Adam Tobias

Case from Houston, TX dated May 26, 2023

Victim Details

Adam Tobias

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2023-05-26

35

Adam

Tobias

07/11/2026

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On May 26, 2023, 35-year-old Adam Tobias was fatally shot during his daughter's high school graduation party in southeast Houston. The celebration took place at the home of his ex-partner on Santa Cecilia Lane, where family and friends had gathered to honor his daughter, Destiny. Tobias, a father of six, chose to stay late into the evening to spend more time with his daughter on her special day.

As the night progressed, an argument ensued between Tobias and 24-year-old Philip Arning, id ...
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  • Houston Chronicle: Man accused of shooting and killing one person at southeast Houston graduation celebration
  • ABC13 Houston: 'Cold blooded' murder leaves father of 6 dead at his daughter's graduation party, family says
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