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Roy Ponce

Case from San-antonio, TX dated Jul 30, 2018

Victim Details

Roy Ponce

Male

Black / African American

San-antonio

TX

2018-07-30

26

Roy

Ponce

07/11/2026

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Roy Ponce, a 26-year-old man from San Antonio, Texas, was tragically killed on July 30, 2018, in what was described as an ambush attack at his home on the city's northwest side. Ponce was fatally shot multiple times as he returned to his home on Basse Road. The attackers, who had hidden in the attic of the home, ambushed him as he entered.

The investigation revealed that the suspects had broken into Ponce's home the day before the attack, stealing keys to gain access. The suspects then w ...
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  • San Antonio Express-News: Officials identify man killed in North Side home invasion ambush
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    I can't stop thinking about the role of the juvenile in this case. At just 16, he was involved in so... ...Read More
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