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Christian Tristan

Case from Houston, TX dated Aug 06, 2019

Victim Details

Christian Tristan

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2019-08-06

27

Christian

Tristan

07/18/2026

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Christian Tristan, a 27-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically died on August 6, 2019, in Houston, TX. He was shot to death inside a home in the city's East End. The incident occurred late on August 5, 2019, when David Cruz, 28, allegedly shot Tristan in the back of the head. Cruz later confessed to his family that he accidentally shot Tristan and disposed of the gun over a bridge.

Cruz was arrested and charged with first-degree felony murder. This was not Cruz's first encounter ...
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  • Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Shooting Investigation at 7418 Satsuma Street
  • Houston Chronicle: Woman finds friend shot to death in Houston's East End, police say
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