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Juan Cruz

Case from Lake-worth, FL dated Aug 06, 2017

Victim Details

Juan Cruz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Lake-worth

FL

2017-08-06

Juan

Cruz

07/15/2026

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Juan Javier Cruz, a 22-year-old man from Lake Worth, Florida, was fatally shot on August 6, 2017. The incident occurred after Cruz defended his group of friends against homophobic slurs. According to reports, Cruz and his friends were leaving a restaurant when they encountered the suspect, who began shouting anti-gay comments at them. Cruz stood up to the attacker, which led to the shooting.

The shooting took place late at night, and Cruz's family and friends returned to the scene the fol ...
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  • WPEC: 1 dead, another wounded after shooting in Lake Worth
  • WPTV: Suspect arrested after deadly Lake Worth shooting; witnesses say he made anti-gay statements
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