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Ruben Trinidad

Case from Garland, TX dated Jan 05, 2017

Victim Details

Ruben Trinidad

Male

Garland

TX

2017-01-05

17

Ruben

Trinidad

07/07/2026

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Ruben Trinidad, a 17-year-old male from Garland, Texas, tragically lost his life on January 5, 2017. Ruben was murdered outside a Chili's restaurant in Garland during the afternoon. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. when Ruben walked outside alone and got into a vehicle with a 15-year-old juvenile in the parking lot. The investigation revealed that the encounter was related to a narcotics transaction. The 15-year-old suspect shot Ruben once in the upper body, leading to his death.

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  • star-telegram: Wounded teen found outside Garland restaurant dies at hospital
  • Obituary | Ruben Alexander Trinidad, Jr. | Williams Funeral Directors
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    Has anyone else been following the responses from Rowlett High School? I've been reading about how R... ...Read More
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