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Anthony Lanza

Case from Houston, TX dated Sep 26, 2021

Victim Details

Anthony Lanza

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2021-09-26

21

Anthony

Lanza

07/06/2026

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Anthony Lanza, a 21-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, was tragically shot and killed during a drive-by shooting on September 26, 2021, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred in the early morning hours at a residence on Waldine Street in East Harris County. Lanza was inside the home with two other adults and a toddler when someone in a vehicle outside opened fire. He was shot multiple times and was rushed to a hospital in critical condition, but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead upon arr ...
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  • ABC13 Houston: Victim identified in deadly drive-by shooting at an east Harris County home
  • khou.com: HCSO: Shots fired into east Harris County home, killing man inside
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