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Abel Cruz

Case from Chicago, IL dated Nov 18, 2018

Victim Details

Abel Cruz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2018-11-18

43

Abel

Cruz

07/04/2026

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On November 18, 2018, Abel Cruz, a 43-year-old Hispanic male, was fatally shot in Chicago, Illinois. According to reports, he was attacked in front of his wife, adding a deeply personal tragedy to the violent incident. The circumstances surrounding the shooting indicate that Abel Cruz was specifically targeted, though the exact motives remain unclear.

Following the incident, law enforcement agencies initiated an investigation to identify and apprehend the individual or individuals respons ...
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  • Chicago Sun-Times: Husband shot dead in front of wife in Gage Park, cops say
  • Tracking 2018's homicide victims - Chicago Tribune
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