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Zula Mehari Werede

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a summer evening, a promising life was tragically cut short in what has been described as a case of mistaken identity. Zula Mehari Werede, a 29-year-old Black / African American man, had come to the United States from Eritrea in search of a better life. He was diligently working two jobs to support his family back home. On July 5, 2019, he went to Valley Ridge Park in SeaTac, Washington, to play soccer with his friends, a simple pleasure on a Friday evening. As he was retrieving something fro ...Read More
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  • The Columbian: SeaTac suspect tried to retaliate for previous shooting, but killed the wrong man, prosecutors say
  • KIRO: Arrest made in fatal shooting near SeaTac park
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    Victim Details

    Zula Mehari Werede

    Male

    Black / African American

    Seattle

    WA

    2019-07-05

    29

    Zula

    Mehari Werede

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following Zula Mehari Werede's case and it's beyond devastating what his family is going t... ...Read More
    06/18/2024
    Has anyone else been following the testimony of Latecia Fortune? I've been trying to wrap my head ar... ...Read More
    05/26/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the ripple effect of Zula's tragic death on his family back in Eritrea. ... ...Read More
    02/28/2024
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