Francisco Vela

Murdered

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Francisco Vela, age 22, was tragically shot and killed on August 11, 2012, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred during a year when the city was dealing with a significant level of violent crime. Vela was attacked in what authorities determined was likely a targeted act of violence, though specific details regarding the motive and suspects were not immediately clear. The Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division responded to the scene and began investigating, but the case initially face ...Read More
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Victim Details

Francisco Vela

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2012-08-11

22

Francisco

Vela

11/02/2024


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05/10/2024
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02/16/2023