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Thu Nguyen

Death by Force
Case Description
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Thu Nguyen, a 55-year-old resident of San Jose, California, tragically lost his life on March 5, 2021. The incident occurred in the early morning hours on Glen Keats Court, where Nguyen confronted individuals tampering with his vehicle. According to reports, Nguyen noticed the suspects attempting to steal the catalytic converter from his Toyota Prius. Catalytic converter thefts have been rampant in the Bay Area due to the valuable metals they contain. As Nguyen confronted the suspects, a violent ...Read More
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  • The Mercury News: San Jose: Police release images of car linked to fatal shooting of Evergreen man
  • NBC Bay Area: Father Shot, Killed While Confronting Suspects Tampering With Car: SJPD
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    Victim Details

    Thu Nguyen

    Male

    Asian

    San-jose

    CA

    2021-03-05

    55

    Thu

    Nguyen

    11/24/2025

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