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Jaime Cantu

Case from Houston, TX dated May 23, 2017

Victim Details

Jaime Cantu

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2017-05-23

2017-05-21

34

Jaime

Cantu

06/20/2026


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On May 21, 2017, at approximately 2:55 a.m., 34-year-old Hispanic male Jaime Cantu Jr. was shot during a home invasion at his parents' residence in the 7200 block of Housman Street in Houston, Texas. According to reports, Mr. Cantu had arrived at the home to pick up his 3-year-old son, who was being cared for by his parents. Shortly after his arrival, two armed suspects entered the residence. They shot Mr. Cantu and also fired at his father, who was not injured. The assailants then fled the scen ...
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