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Josue Aguilar

Case from Houston, TX dated Feb 21, 2019

Victim Details

Josue Aguilar

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2019-02-21

18

Josue

Aguilar

07/04/2026

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Josue Aguilar, an 18-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on February 21, 2019, in Houston, Texas. Josue and his 20-year-old brother, Maximo Aguilar, were ambushed and shot to death in East Houston. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. in the 12800 block of Eastbrook, near Strickland Park. The shooter, armed with a high-powered rifle, was positioned on the roof of an abandoned home. Surveillance footage captured the moments following the shooting, showing individuals fleeing the sc ...
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  • star-telegram: 2nd suspect jailed in ambush rooftop shooting that killed 2
  • ABC13 Houston: Man charged with capital murder after two brothers killed in ambush shooting
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    It's truly difficult to think about the impact this act of violence has had on the Aguilar family. I... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the tragic case of Josue and Maximo Aguilar and can't stop thinking about the ... ...Read More
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