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Homicide

/hˈɑməˌsaɪd/
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(noun) The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional.

Tom is a suspect in a homicide investigation.
Homicide is punishable by death.
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The police are currently investigating the ____ that took place in the park last night.

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