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Rufus Skoota Lindell Artis

Case from Suffolk, VA dated May 03, 2022

Victim Details

Rufus Skoota Lindell Artis

Male

Black / African American

Suffolk

VA

2022-05-03

31

Rufus

Skoota Lindell Artis

07/10/2026

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In the early hours of a May morning in 2022, the life of 31-year-old Rufus 'Skoota' Lindell Artis was tragically cut short. The male victim was found deceased at the scene of a shooting that unfolded just after midnight at the Hoffler Apartments on East Washington Street in Suffolk, Virginia. Another individual, an 18-year-old male, was also injured in the incident but was expected to recover.

The Suffolk Police Department's investigation into the homicide led to the arrests of two suspec ...
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  • 13newsnow.com: Man injured in deadly Suffolk apartment shooting arrested, police say
  • WAVY.com: 18-year-old charged in deadly Suffolk shooting
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    Hey everyone, just wanted to share a thought that's been on my mind since the tragic incident involv... ...Read More
    02/07/2024
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    I wanted to share some thoughts on how impactful Skoota's presence was in Suffolk.... ...Read More
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    I recently came across this case, and it’s just devastating hearing about the loss of Rufus "Skoot... ...Read More
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