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Abel Rocha Jr.

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the winter chill of January 6, 2025, the life of 38-year-old Hispanic male Abel Rocha Jr. was cut short in Spokane Valley, Washington. A heated confrontation erupted near the intersection of Fourth Avenue and University Road in the early afternoon. The dispute, involving two groups of people, escalated tragically, leading to the sound of gunfire shattering the day's quiet. When Spokane County Sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene, they discovered Rocha suffering from multiple gunshot wounds ...Read More
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  • Spokesman.com: Spokane Valley 'self-defense' shooting leads to no arrests
  • NonStop Local KHQ: Spokane Valley shooting victim identified, investigation ongoing
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    Victim Details

    Abel Rocha Jr.

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Spokane

    WA

    2025-01-06

    38

    Abel

    Rocha Jr.

    11/09/2025

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