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Shooting outside gay bar in Ariz. leaves three dead
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Joe Reberkenny , as published by Washington Blade
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
A shooting occurred in a parking lot, resulting in three fatalities. The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime. Police reports indicate a verbal altercation preceded the shooting.
Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while the suspect died later from gunshot wounds. The suspect was found with a list of businesses, which has led police to consider the incident a hate crime. Further details about the case are available from the source.
The investigation is ongoing, with police examining the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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Category: rights Published: September 1, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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