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Saul Zapata, a 41-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 shooting at the Tejano-style El Kumbala nightclub. The incident occurred when armed men burst into the club and opened fire on the patrons, ordering them to lie on the floor before shooting them repeatedly with large caliber semi-automatic pistols.
The attack was initially believed to be a drug-related hit, but further investigation revealed th ...Read More
The attack was initially believed to be a drug-related hit, but further investigation revealed th ...Read More
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Saul Zapata
Male
Hispanic / Latino
El-paso
TX
1996-10-19
41
Saul
Zapata
11/17/2025
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Has anyone else wondered about the role of the nightclub's security during the tragic events at El K... ...Read More
12/20/2023
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Has anyone else looked into the details surrounding the Tejano-style El Kumbala nightclub shooting b... ...Read More
08/09/2023
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Has anyone heard any updates on the search for the remaining three suspects involved in the El Kumba... ...Read More
02/12/2023
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