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Raymon Cruz

Case from Killeen, TX dated Jan 23, 2025

Victim Details

Raymon Cruz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Killeen

TX

2025-01-23

18

Raymon

Cruz

07/08/2026

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On the evening of January 23, 2025, tragedy struck in Killeen, Texas, when 18-year-old male Raymon Cruz lost his life in a fatal shooting. The incident occurred at a residence on the 3700 block of Dustin Court, where Cruz was reportedly engaged in an interaction with a firearm alongside 19-year-old male Jeremiah Ezekiel Hanley. According to authorities, the two young men were playing with the gun when Hanley unintentionally discharged the weapon, striking Cruz. Emergency responders transported C ...
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  • The Killeen Daily Herald: KPD identifies suspect, victim in Thursday evening shooting
  • The Killeen Daily Herald: Police investigating homicide in West Killeen
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    I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the impact Raymon "RJ" Cruz had on his community. So many of... ...Read More
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