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Jacob Contreras

Case from Dallas, TX dated May 23, 2019

Victim Details

Jacob Contreras

Male

Black / African American

Dallas

TX

2019-05-23

22

Jacob

Contreras

07/26/2026

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Jacob Contreras, a 22-year-old aspiring barber from Dallas, Texas, was tragically found dead on May 23, 2019, from multiple gunshot wounds on his front porch. According to Dallas police, Contreras was killed during an attempted robbery as he was entering his home. Detectives believe that two men were involved in the crime, and they are actively searching for suspects. A security camera captured video of the suspects, one of whom was carrying a child's backpack with "Minions" on it. The suspects ...
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  • DPD Beat: Homicide Investigation on Agnes Street
  • WFAA: Man found shot to death on front porch in Dallas
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