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Nicky Sandoval

Case from Taft, TX dated Oct 13, 2018

Victim Details

Nicky Sandoval

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Taft

TX

2018-10-13

20

Nicky

Sandoval

07/13/2026

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Nicky Sandoval, a 25-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on October 13, 2018, in Taft, Texas. He was one of four victims fatally shot during a birthday party for a 1-year-old child. The incident occurred in the 500 block of Wilburn Street and was sparked by an altercation involving uninvited guests.

The primary suspect in the case, Ronnie Rodriguez Jr., was convicted of multiple capital murder charges and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of par ...
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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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