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Rufino Perez Villa

Death by Force
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Rufino Perez Villa, a 24-year-old resident of Queens, New York, tragically lost his life on June 12, 2016. The incident occurred during a night of drinking and playfighting with friends in a basement apartment on National Street near 45th Avenue in Corona. According to reports, Christian Penaloza, a 29-year-old man with gang affiliations, was present with Perez Villa when the fatal incident happened. During their playfighting, Penaloza pulled out a shotgun to show it to Perez Villa. Unfortunatel ...Read More
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  • NY Daily News: Queens man arrested after fatally shooting friend by accident
  • DNAinfo New York: Man Fatally Shot While 'Play Fighting' on Corona Street, Sources Say
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    Victim Details

    Rufino Perez Villa

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Queens

    NY

    2016-06-12

    24

    Rufino

    Perez Villa

    11/07/2025

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