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Jose Espino

Case from Kansas City, MO dated Sep 12, 2012

Victim Details

Jose Espino

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Kansas City

MO

2012-09-12

2012-09-12

36

Jose

Espino

07/17/2026


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On the morning of September 12, 2012, authorities in Kansas City, Missouri, launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of a deceased individual in the Northeast area of the city. Police officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Colorado Avenue around 8:09 a.m. after receiving a call regarding a shooting. upon arrival, first responders located the victim inside a vehicle with no apparent signs of life.

The victim was identified as Jose Espino, a 36-year-old Hispanic male ...
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  • Homicide reported in 1400 block of Colorado - Northeast News
  • Police release name of man shot to death in pickup truck - KMBC
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