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Leonel Cruz

Case from San Francisco, CA dated Jul 02, 2007

Victim Details

Leonel Cruz

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San Francisco

CA

2007-07-02

26

Leonel

Cruz

06/21/2026


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Leonel Cruz, age 26, was fatally shot on July 2, 2007, in San Francisco, California. His death occurred during a period of increased violent crime in the city, adding to the number of unresolved homicide cases in the area. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, with no immediate suspects or motives publicly identified. Like many other cold cases, Cruz's murder underscores the challenges that law enforcement face in solving violent crimes. Investigators continue to seek inform ...
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