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Robert Ostiguin

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Aug 07, 2016

Victim Details

Robert Ostiguin

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Philadelphia

PA

2016-08-07

39

Robert

Ostiguin

07/09/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On August 7, 2016, Robert Ostiguin, a 39-year-old resident of Philadelphia, was fatally shot during an incident tied to street racing in Southwest Philadelphia. Ostiguin was at a BP gas station located on the 6600 block of East Essington Avenue when the shooting occurred. At around 1:49 a.m., shots rang out during a street race, and he was struck multiple times, ultimately succumbing to his injuries on the scene. Witnesses described a chaotic environment, with more than 20 gunshots being fired. ...
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    I've been thinking a lot about the terrifying environment Robert Ostiguin must have found himself in... ...Read More
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    I came across news about the tragic shooting of Robert Ostiguin, "Mexican Rob," and I just can’t s... ...Read More
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