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Adian Zulaica

Death by Force
Case Description
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On May 10, 2021, 17-year-old Adian Zulaica was tragically killed in a shooting incident in Martindale, Texas. The incident occurred around 8:52 p.m. when the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting gunfire near Northwest River Road and Scull Road. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Adian Zulaica and 18-year-old James Melgar with gunshot wounds lying next to a vehicle. Despite immediate medical attention, Adian was pronounced dead at the scene, while James was t ...Read More
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  • KXAN Austin: Man, woman face capital murder charges after 2 teens shot, killed in Caldwell County
  • San Marcos Record: DEVELOPING: 2 killed in shooting in Martindale
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    Victim Details

    Adian Zulaica

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Martindale

    TX

    2021-05-10

    17

    Adian

    Zulaica

    12/04/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been following the case of Adian Zulaica and James Melgar with a heavy heart. It's so painful... ...Read More
    06/16/2024
    I've been following the tragic case of Adian Zulaica and James Melgar, and it has really shaken me h... ...Read More
    05/03/2023
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