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Darnilio Garza

Case from San-antonio, TX dated Jul 31, 2020

Victim Details

Darnilio Garza

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San-antonio

TX

2020-07-31

17

Darnilio

Garza

07/27/2026

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Darnilio Garza, a 17-year-old Hispanic male from San Antonio, Texas, was tragically shot and killed on July 31, 2020. Garza was meeting three friends in his front yard when one of them ambushed him and shot him in the head. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m., and Garza was pronounced dead at the scene. The San Antonio Police Department has stated that it appeared Garza was set up, as he had received an Instagram message from an account named "stretchgangbaby" just before the shooting, askin ...
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  • San Antonio Express-News: SAPD searching for three men suspected in shooting that left 17-year-old dead
  • WOAI: Teenager gunned down in front of girlfriend early Friday morning
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