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Antonio B. Thomas

Case from Petersburg, VA dated May 21, 2018

Victim Details

Antonio B. Thomas, Jr

Male

Black / African American

Petersburg

VA

2018-05-21

19

Antonio

B. Thomas

07/05/2026

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In the late spring of 2018, the life of a young man from the Petersburg, Virginia area was tragically cut short. Antonio B. Thomas Jr., a 19-year-old male, was killed by an act of gun violence on Monday, May 21, 2018. The incident that led to his untimely death took place in Petersburg, leaving a community to grapple with the sudden loss.

Thomas, who was known to his loved ones, was remembered for his vibrant personality and his connections to the local area. His death prompted an outpour ...
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  • Richmond Times-Dispatch: Chesterfield teenager is fatally shot in Petersburg
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