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Ricardo Gonzales Palacios

Case from Mesquite, TX dated Jun 19, 2018

Victim Details

Ricardo Gonzales Palacios

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Mesquite

TX

2018-06-19

17

Ricardo

Gonzales Palacios

07/10/2026

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Ricardo Gonzales Palacios, a 17-year-old Hispanic male from Balch Springs, Texas, tragically lost his life on June 19, 2018, in Mesquite, Texas. He was found suffering from a gunshot wound in his car on the 1600 block of Crestridge Drive after police responded to reports of gunfire. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, Ricardo succumbed to his injuries.

The Mesquite Police Department launched an investigation into the incident, which was initially treated as a homicide. Police believ ...
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  • Dallas News: Juvenile suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Balch Springs teen in Mesquite neighborhood
  • Ricardo Gonzales Palacios, age 17 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I've been following Ricardo's case, and it's such a tragic reminder of how fleeting life can be, esp... ...Read More
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