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Tommie Montray Thornton

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early hours of January 6, 2023, the Tulia Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 2:45 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found 34-year-old Tommie Montray Thornton, a resident of Tulia, Texas, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by both the officers and EMS personnel, Thornton was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following the incident, Tulia police identified a suspect believed to be responsible for the shooting. The departm ...Read More
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  • https://www.amarillo.com/story/news/2023/01/07/tulia-police-investigating-fatal-shooting-jan-6-suspect-identified/69787413007/
  • https://www.newschannel10.com: Texas Rangers investigating early morning shooting in Tulia
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    Victim Details

    Tommie Montray Thornton

    Male

    Black / African American

    Tulia

    TX

    2023-01-07

    34

    Tommie

    Montray Thornton

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been following the developments in Tommie Montray Thornton’s case and something that stands... ...Read More
    12/28/2023
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    07/07/2023
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