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Jose Villarreal III

Case from Homestead, FL dated Nov 25, 2019

Victim Details

Jose Villarreal III

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Homestead

FL

2019-11-25

15

Jose

Villarreal III

07/19/2026

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On November 25, 2019, Jose Villarreal III, a 15-year-old from Homestead, Florida, tragically lost his life in an accidental shooting. Jose was at a friend's house along with another teenager, Julio Labrada, when the incident occurred. The boys were in the company of 15-year-old Joseph Blanco, who was handling a firearm. According to reports, Blanco was playing with the gun when it accidentally discharged, resulting in a single bullet striking both Jose and Julio. The bullet's trajectory was such ...
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  • Police: 15-year-old charged in accidental fatal shooting of 2 teens
  • NBC 6 South Florida: 2 Teens Killed by Single Bullet in South Miami-Dade: Police
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    I'm just so heartbroken for the families of Jose and Julio. I can't even begin to imagine what they�... ...Read More
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