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Cruz Angel Ayala

Death by Force
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Cruz Angel Ayala, a 23-year-old resident of Tulelake, California, tragically lost his life on January 26, 2019, in San Jose. Ayala was found with gunshot wounds near the intersection of South 10th and East William streets, close to San Jose State University. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. The incident marked the fourth homicide in San Jose for that year, and the circumstances surrounding his death initially remained unclear, prompti ...Read More
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  • https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/01/29/authorities-identify-san-jose-homicide-victim/
  • One Person Fatally Shot in San Jose Early Saturday Morning
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    Victim Details

    Cruz Angel Ayala

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    San-jose

    CA

    2019-01-26

    23

    Cruz

    Angel Ayala

    11/05/2025

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