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Julien Emmanuel Cruz

Case from Orlando, FL dated Feb 22, 2026

Victim Details

Julien Emmanuel Cruz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Orlando

FL

2026-02-22

33

Julien

Emmanuel Cruz

07/04/2026

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In the early morning hours of February 22, 2026, a dispute on a sidewalk in Orlando, Florida, turned fatal, ending the life of 33-year-old Julien Emmanuel Cruz. A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, born on May 18, 1992, Cruz was remembered as a vibrant and tender soul who held a deep love for the people in his life. The incident that led to his death unfolded around 2:30 a.m. in the 1900 block of North Orange Avenue, outside the Savoy Orlando, an LGBTQ+ nightclub.

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  • WFTV: Orlando nightclub shooting suspect argues self-defense based on new video
  • WESH: Family member drops off evidence in shooting outside Orlando nightclub
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