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Unsolved homicide

Killing of Maurice Thomas

Year
2007
Where
Henrico County, Virginia
Source
Virginia State Police
Evidence
1
What the record says

On June 22, 2007, three victims were inside an address in the 300 block of East Beal Street when at least two suspects burst into the apartment and shot at the victims. Michael Tatum died at the scene, while Maurice Thomas was transported to the hospital where he later died. The third third victim was shot and survived.

From the Virginia State Police cold case database. Records change. The source is the authority.

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