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Arthur Cantu

Case from Abilene, TX dated Jun 25, 2018

Victim Details

Arthur Cantu Jr.

Male

Abilene

TX

2018-06-25

37

Arthur

Cantu

07/22/2026

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Arthur Cantu Jr., a 37-year-old man from Abilene, Texas, tragically lost his life on June 25, 2018. Cantu was fatally shot on his front porch in the 2400 block of Hardy Street after an argument with George Almanza, 47, who was the estranged husband of Cantu's girlfriend. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m., and witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots. Cantu, who was also a resident of the home, was shot in the head with what police believe was a 12-gauge shotgun.

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  • Abilene Reporter-News: Update: Abilene police seek shotgun used in fatal shooting of Arthur Cantu Jr.
  • Man Charged with Murder after Fatal Shooting in Abilene
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