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Ruben Contreras

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Nov 07, 2020

Victim Details

Ruben Contreras

Male

Charlotte

NC

2020-11-07

16

Ruben

Contreras

07/03/2026

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Ruben Contreras, a 16-year-old male, was tragically shot and killed on November 7, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Contreras, who was a mentee in the Heal Charlotte program, was found fatally shot at the Orchard Trace Condominiums near North Tryon Street. His death has deeply impacted the community, especially the young kids in the neighborhood who looked up to him. Greg Jackson, the founder of Heal Charlotte, described Ruben as a bright and smart kid who loved to have fun and was known for ...
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