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All Three Suspects Now in Custody in 2020 Killing of Tate Bomar, Phoenix Police Say

Detectives say Bomar was lured to a meeting, kidnapped, then shot while fleeing a car.

Overview

  • Investigators say the suspects planned an armed robbery after arranging to meet Bomar near 51st Avenue and Thomas Road.
  • Police report that during an attempted transport to another location, Bomar exited the vehicle and was shot while running.
  • The suspects are identified as Parketta Allen, 27, Jamya Boozer, 22, and Jordan Edmonds, 21.
  • Allen was arrested Feb. 17 by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Boozer was arrested March 9 by Phoenix police, and Edmonds was already in custody on unrelated charges.
  • Each faces counts including armed robbery, kidnapping, and first-degree murder, and the homicide investigation remains open.