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Jose Ivan Garcia Rodriguez

Death by Force
Case Description
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Jose Ivan Garcia Rodriguez, a 31-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically shot and killed on May 10, 2020, in Durham, North Carolina. The incident occurred on South Alston Avenue, where Garcia Rodriguez was attempting to stop an armed robbery of a vehicle. According to preliminary investigations, Garcia Rodriguez confronted the suspect, who then shot him. He was taken to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.

The suspect in the case was described as a black male between the ages ...Read More
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  • https://www.wbtv.com: N.C. man shot, killed while trying to stop armed robbery
  • CBS17.com: Durham police investigating after man dies at hospital following shooting outside mini-mart
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    Victim Details

    Jose Ivan Garcia Rodriguez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Durham

    NC

    2020-05-10

    31

    Jose

    Ivan Garcia Rodriguez

    11/16/2025

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    12/24/2024
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