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Joshua Vidales

Death by Force
Case Description
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Joshua Edward Vidales, a 27-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on January 1, 2015, in Atascosa, TX. The incident occurred inside a residence on Macdona Lacoste Road, where Joshua was fatally shot. The shooting also resulted in a second victim being taken to the hospital.

The suspect in Joshua's murder is Ignacio Ruiz, a 37-year-old male who fled to Piedras Negras, a Mexican border town adjacent to Eagle Pass, Texas. Ruiz was on parole after serving time for atte ...Read More
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  • Houston Chronicle: Man wanted for local fatal shooting caught in Mexico following shootout
  • KSAT: 1 found dead, 1 injured in SW Bexar shooting
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    Victim Details

    Joshua Vidales

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Atascosa

    TX

    2015-01-01

    27

    Joshua

    Vidales

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else looked into the background of Ignacio Ruiz? It's baffling and frustrating that someo... ...Read More
    07/18/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the bravery and dedication shown by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office an... ...Read More
    12/26/2023
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