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Juan Espinoza Sr

Case from Taft, TX dated Oct 13, 2018

Victim Details

Juan Espinoza Sr

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Taft

TX

2018-10-13

62

Juan

Espinoza Sr

07/08/2026

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Juan Espinoza Sr., a 62-year-old Hispanic man from Taft, Texas, tragically lost his life on October 13, 2018. His death was part of a violent incident that occurred during a birthday party for a 1-year-old child. The shooting took place in the 500 block of Wilburn Street, where four men, including Espinoza Sr., were killed, and another man was injured.

The incident began when one of Espinoza Sr.'s family members accused him of being a "peeping Tom" and looking into a window at the residen ...
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  • Corpus Christi Caller-Times: UPDATE: Arrest made in Taft shooting that left 4 dead
  • KIII: Shooting leaves 4 men dead, 1 injured at toddler's birthday party
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