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Orlando Thomas

Case from Detroit, MI dated Oct 20, 2020

Victim Details

Orlando Thomas

Male

Detroit

MI

2020-10-20

42

Orlando

Thomas

07/08/2026

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In the light of a Detroit afternoon, a dispute at a car wash on the city's east side turned fatal, leaving a family heartbroken and seeking answers. Orlando Thomas, a 42-year-old Black male, was working at the car wash on the 12000 block of East McNichols on October 20, 2020, when an argument escalated to gunfire. His brother, who was also present, witnessed the events that led to his sibling's death.

According to his brother's account, an argument broke out between Thomas and another ind ...
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  • Obituary for Orlando Thomas | Q A Cantrell Funeral Services LLC.
  • WXYZ: Man hoping for arrest of younger brother's killer after argument outside car wash turns deadly
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