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Frederico Thompson

Case from Des Moines, IA dated Jan 01, 2017

Victim Details

Frederico Thompson, Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Des Moines

IA

2017-01-01

18

Frederico

Thompson

07/12/2026

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The new year had barely begun in Des Moines, Iowa, when tragedy struck. Just hours into January 1, 2017, a young life was cut short. Frederico Thompson, an 18-year-old Caucasian male, was shot and killed in what became the city's first homicide of the year. He was a student at Scavo High School, nearing his graduation.

The fatal incident occurred in the early morning hours outside a nightclub located at 508 Indianola Avenue. A fight that began inside the club spilled out into the parking ...
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  • KCCI: Authorities identify 18-year-old nightclub shooting victim
  • UPDATED: 18-year-old shot and killed in Des Moines' first homicide ...
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    Has anyone else noticed how little information there is about what happened inside the club that nig... ...Read More
    11/01/2024
    Just thinking about Frederico and his family today. It's been so long since that tragic night at the... ...Read More
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