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Unsolved homicide

Killing of Zidan Muhammed

Year
2012
Where
Hampton, Virginia
Source
Virginia State Police
Evidence
1
What the record says

On November 30, 2012, at approximately 2349 hours, officers were dispatched to a shooting at Roy's Quick Serve. Officers arrived and located Muhammed, a store clerk, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. According to a witness, two black males wearing ski masks entered the business demanding money. After Muhammed produced his firearm, the offenders opened fire on Muhammed striking him numerous times. Muhammed…

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