Oscar Zapata

Oscar Zapata, a 38-year-old Hispanic male from El Paso, Texas, tragically lost his life on October 19, 1996. He was one of the victims in a violent incident at the Tejano-style El Kumbala nightclub. The attack, which was initially believed to be a drug-related incident, was later determined to be a robbery.

During the robbery, gunmen burst into the nightclub and shot multiple patrons who were ordered to lie on the floor. Alongside Zapata, the victims included his brother Saul Zapata, clu ...

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