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Austin Balogun

Case from Houston, TX dated Jul 05, 2018

Victim Details

Austin Balogun

Male

Houston

TX

2018-07-05

19

Austin

Balogun

07/06/2026

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Austin Balogun, a 19-year-old male from Houston, Texas, tragically lost his life on July 5, 2018. The circumstances surrounding his death were both shocking and heartbreaking. On that fateful day, Austin was at his home in Cypress when two men, including Jordan Isaiha Lopez, entered his residence with the intent to rob him. During the robbery, Lopez held Austin at gunpoint in his bedroom. In a desperate attempt to defend himself, Austin managed to get hold of a gun and shot Lopez in the hand. Ho ...
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  • Chron: Reports: Man dead in shooting in Willowbrook area
  • KPRC: Houston man sentenced to 35 years in prison for murder, took off ankle monitor to commit crime
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