Edgar Tapia

Murdered

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Case Description
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Edgar Tapia, a 21-year-old resident of Houston, Texas, was fatally shot on November 1, 2014, as he walked back to his apartment with his family. The incident took place at the 16200 block of Imperial Valley Drive around 12:35 a.m. According to reports, Tapia, along with his wife and children, had just returned from visiting family members. As they were making their way through the apartment complex, they were confronted by an armed man. Tapia, trying to protect his family, told his wife and chil ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Edgar Tapia

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Houston

    TX

    2014-11-03

    21

    Edgar

    Tapia

    11/02/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone heard if any charges have been filed in the Edgar Tapia case yet? I have been following t... ...Read More
    06/12/2024
    I am writing this post to urge anyone with information regarding the murder of Edgar to please come ... ...Read More
    11/03/2023
    My heart goes out to the victim and their family during this difficult time. I am sending prayers an... ...Read More
    01/23/2023