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Ruben Alcantara Jr

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Jul 05, 2018

Victim Details

Ruben Alcantara Jr

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Los-angeles

CA

2018-07-05

18

Ruben

Alcantara Jr

07/06/2026

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Ruben Alcantara Jr., an 18-year-old Latino, tragically lost his life on July 5, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. The incident occurred in the Westlake neighborhood, specifically in the 1600 block of West 2nd Street. On that fateful night, a group of people, including Alcantara, were gathered outside a home celebrating the Fourth of July. Around 12:30 a.m., multiple assailants approached the crowd and opened fire, resulting in a chaotic and deadly scene. Alcantara was among six individuals who w ...
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