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Juan Borja

Case from Freeport, TX dated Apr 19, 2017

Victim Details

Juan Borja

Male

White / Caucasian

Freeport

TX

2017-04-19

13

Juan

Borja

07/20/2026

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Juan Borja, a 13-year-old Hispanic boy from Freeport, Texas, tragically died on April 19, 2017, from a gunshot wound while at Peppermint Park. The incident occurred when Borja and a group of friends were hanging out at the park, and Borja allegedly pulled out a gun, loaded a round of ammunition, and made a comment about playing Russian roulette. A 14-year-old suspect, who was later arrested and charged with manslaughter and tampering with evidence, pointed the gun at Borja and fired it once, hit ...
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  • star-telegram: Police: Texas teen fatally shot in game of Russian roulette
  • Houston Chronicle: Teen slain amid talk of 'Russian roulette' lauded as 'just a nice person'
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