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Cruz Angel Ayala

Case from San-jose, CA dated Jan 26, 2019

Victim Details

Cruz Angel Ayala

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San-jose

CA

2019-01-26

23

Cruz

Angel Ayala

07/23/2026

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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 ...
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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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