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Joshua Ruiz

Case from Houston, TX dated Dec 28, 2022

Victim Details

Joshua Ruiz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2022-12-28

35

Joshua

Ruiz

07/25/2026

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Joshua Ruiz, a 35-year-old Hispanic male from Houston, Texas, was tragically killed on December 8, 2022. He was a devoted father to three children—two daughters, Alora and Nali and a son, Zain. His family described him as a loving and dedicated parent whose absence has left an immense void in their lives.

Joshua Ruiz worked as a welder during the day and spent his evenings at a tattoo shop located at 8695 Mesa Drive. On the day of his death, he visited a barber shop next door to ge ...
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  • Joshua Ruiz, age 35 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I’ve been following the discussions about Joshua "Yoshi" Ruiz's case, and I’m p... ...Read More
    12/21/2024
    Did anyone see the news report last night about the vigil held for Joshua Ruiz, aka "Yoshi"? It was ... ...Read More
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    I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible person Joshua Ruiz was. It’s clear he h... ...Read More
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