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Quintin Vargas

Case from Austin, TX dated Aug 03, 2017

Victim Details

Quintin Vargas

Male

Austin

TX

2017-08-03

19

Quintin

Vargas

07/23/2026

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Quintin Vargas, a 19-year-old male from Austin, Texas, tragically passed away on August 3, 2017. Quintin was born in Austin on June 16, 1998, to parents Quintin Vargas IV and Rebeca Garza. He was fatally injured during a shooting incident in southeast Austin, which was believed to be related to an attempted robbery.

The incident occurred when Quintin allegedly attempted to rob another teenager of guns and narcotics. During the altercation, he was shot and later succumbed to his injuries a ...
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  • Quintin Vargas V - 2017 - Austin-Peel and Son Funeral Home
  • Victim identified in southeast Austin shooting | kvue.com
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