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Oscar Anibal Gomez

Case from Houston, TX dated Oct 12, 2019

Victim Details

Oscar Anibal Gomez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2019-10-12

Oscar

Anibal Gomez

07/05/2026

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Oscar Anibal Gomez, a 58-year-old Hispanic man, tragically lost his life on October 12, 2019, in Houston, Texas. Gomez was killed while defending his wife from purse snatchers in the parking lot of their apartment complex. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. when three men approached the couple and demanded the purse of Gomez's wife. In an attempt to protect her, Gomez was attacked by one of the suspects and shot. Despite his wife's efforts to administer CPR, Gomez succumbed to his injuries. ...
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  • ABC13 Houston: Man shot and killed trying to protect wife in SW Houston purse snatching
  • KHOU: 'He died in my arms' | Man shot, killed defending wife from purse snatchers
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