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Mario Vences

Case from Austin, TX dated Jun 14, 2022

Victim Details

Mario Vences

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Austin

TX

2022-06-14

18

Mario

Vences

07/23/2026

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Mario Vences, an 18-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on June 14, 2022, in East Austin, Texas. The incident occurred in the 1000 block of Springdale Road, where a verbal conflict escalated into violence when someone pulled out a gun and fired several shots. Despite life-saving measures, Mario succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

The Austin Police Department identified a person of interest in the case, 17-year-old Alexander Cruz. According to witness stat ...
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  • KEYE: Police ID 18-year-old killed in East Austin shooting
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