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Johnny Cantu

Case from Gonzales, TX dated Feb 01, 2025

Victim Details

Johnny Cantu

Male

Gonzales

TX

2025-02-01

16

Johnny

Cantu

07/09/2026

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Johnny Cantu Jr., a 16-year-old male from Gonzales, Texas, tragically lost his life following a violent incident on February 1, 2025. According to reports, Johnny suffered a gunshot wound to the head, which ultimately led to his passing. Despite medical efforts, doctors informed his family on February 4 that he was brain dead due to the severity of his injuries. His family held an end-of-life ceremony that day, hoping to donate his organs, but due to the circumstances of his death, this was not ...
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  • Johnny Cantu - 2025 - Seydler-Hill Funeral Home
  • The Gonzales Inquirer: Gonzales teen dies as a result of shooting; four arrested - The Gonzales Inquirer
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