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Angel Maravilla

Death by Force
Case Description
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Angel Maravilla, a 22-year-old resident of San Diego, California, tragically lost his life on November 12, 2020. The incident occurred in the bustling Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego, a popular area known for its nightlife and entertainment. On that fateful evening, Maravilla was involved in an altercation near the intersection of Fifth Avenue and E Street. During the confrontation, Rueben David Velazquez, then 28 years old, pulled out a handgun and shot Maravilla. The motive behind the shooting wa ...Read More
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  • FOX 5 San Diego: Man arrested in Gaslamp murder
  • cbs8.com: 1 killed, 2 wounded in unrelated shootings in Mt. Hope, Gaslamp and Clairemont
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    Victim Details

    Angel Maravilla

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    San-diego

    CA

    2020-11-12

    22

    Angel

    Maravilla

    11/10/2025

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    I’m really struck by how Angel Maravilla's friend immediately pursued Velazquez after the shooting... ...Read More
    04/10/2024
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