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Austin Monroe Cruz

Case from Lubbock, TX dated Jan 13, 2022

Victim Details

Austin Monroe Cruz

Male

Lubbock

TX

2022-01-13

17

Austin

Monroe Cruz

07/16/2026

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Austin Monroe Cruz, a 17-year-old male from Lubbock, Texas, tragically passed away on January 13, 2022. According to reports, Cruz was visiting a friend, 17-year-old Jaden Montelongo, at his home when the incident occurred. The two were handling a firearm when it accidentally discharged, striking Cruz. He was found with a gunshot wound and was later pronounced dead at University Medical Center.

Following the incident, Montelongo was charged with criminally negligent homicide. Initially, M ...
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  • https://www.kcbd.com: Victim identified in fatal Thursday shooting
  • 9th Street shooting turns fatal, victim identified in police report
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