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Ruben Zarate Luis

Case from Santa-maria, CA dated Jun 26, 2021

Victim Details

Ruben Zarate Luis

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Santa-maria

CA

2021-06-26

26

Ruben

Zarate Luis

07/01/2026

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Ruben Zarate Luis, a 26-year-old resident of Santa Maria, California, tragically lost his life on June 26, 2021. The incident occurred late on a Saturday night, around 11:30 p.m., near the intersection of Lincoln and Mill streets. Responding officers found Luis lying on the sidewalk with severe gunshot wounds. He was immediately airlifted to a nearby hospital, but despite the medical team's efforts, he succumbed to his injuries the following afternoon.

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  • KSBY: Weekend shooting victim in Santa Maria dies from injuries, police say
  • KSBY: Man injured in shooting in same area where teen was recently killed in Santa Maria, police say
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