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Oliver Villarreal

Case from Laredo, TX dated May 31, 2018

Victim Details

Oliver Villarreal

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Laredo

TX

2018-05-31

1

Oliver

Villarreal

07/11/2026

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On May 31, 2018, Oliver Villarreal, a 1-year-old Hispanic boy from Laredo, Texas, tragically lost his life after being shot in the head during a drive-by shooting. Oliver was sitting in his stroller outside an apartment complex with his 2-year-old sibling and their father when the incident occurred. The shots came from a passing vehicle, and it remains unclear who the intended target was. Oliver was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

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  • Family continues to mourn the loss of toddler shot in drive-by - KGNS
  • Laredo Police still searching for drive-by suspects - KGNS
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