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Jonathan W.T. Buie

Death by Force
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On a late Saturday morning, August 22, 2020, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the life of 34-year-old Jonathan W.T. Buie, a Black / African American male known to some as "Miami," was tragically cut short. The fatal encounter unfolded around 10:43 a.m. outside a Wienerschnitzel restaurant near the intersection of 800 West and North Temple. Buie sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso and was rushed to the University Medical Center, where he was ultimately pronounced deceased.

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    Victim Details

    Jonathan W.T. Buie

    Male

    Black / African American

    Salt Lake City

    UT

    2020-08-22

    34

    Jonathan

    W.T. Buie

    11/05/2025

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    Has anyone been to one of the vigils held for Jonathan "Miami" Buie? I've been following the case cl... ...Read More
    08/09/2024
    Has anyone heard anything more about the witness who took that photo of Akridge's license plate? I c... ...Read More
    03/01/2023
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