Highlights
- Phoenix police released photos of people present at Sueno Park on Aug. 6, seeking leads in the homicide of Tumusifu Bazirake, 19.
- Bazirake was attacked by multiple people during a soccer game near 43rd Avenue and Encanto Boulevard; he died Aug. 13.
- No arrests have been made; tips can be submitted anonymously to Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers.
Phoenix police are asking the public to identify people photographed at Sueno Park on the night Tumusifu Bazirake, 19, was fatally beaten during a soccer game, according to Arizona's Family, which reported the story Thursday.
Investigators released images of people playing soccer near 43rd Avenue and Encanto Boulevard, north of McDowell Road, around 8 p.m. on Aug. 6. Police said those individuals may have information key to the investigation. Multiple people attacked Bazirake during a fight on the field; the suspects left before officers arrived.
Police were notified of Bazirake's death on Aug. 13, and the case was ruled a homicide. The Arizona Daily Independent and ABC15 both confirmed the victim's identity and the homicide classification. 12News reported that Bazirake's family is asking for answers.
No arrests have been made. Anyone with information can call the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151 or contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish speakers, where tips remain anonymous.
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- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 20/08/2026 20:25
- arizonadailyindependent.com retrieved 20/08/2026 20:25
- ABC15 Arizona retrieved 20/08/2026 20:25
- 12News retrieved 20/08/2026 20:25
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