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Veronica Vasquez

Case from Austin, TX dated Jul 05, 2001

Victim Details

Veronica Vasquez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Austin

TX

2001-07-05

17

Veronica

Vasquez

07/14/2026

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On July 5, 2001, in Austin, Texas, a tragic incident occurred that resulted in the death of 17-year-old Veronica Vasquez. Veronica, a female student at Reagan High School, was fatally shot by 17-year-old Oscar Rangel, who then took his own life shortly after. The incident was classified as a murder-suicide, and police investigations revealed that Rangel had shot Veronica and another 16-year-old girl, Nancy Venegas, before ending his own life.

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  • Jul 06, 2001, page 8 - Austin American-Statesman at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com
  • UPI: Teen murder-suicide leaves three dead - UPI Archives
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    I recently came across the case of Veronica Vasquez and Oscar Rangel, and it's been heavy on my mind... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the friendship between Veronica and Nancy. It makes me incredibly s... ...Read More
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