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Rene Cruz

Case from Houston, TX dated Feb 19, 2009

Victim Details

Rene Cruz

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2009-02-19

27

Rene

Cruz

06/24/2026


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On February 19, 2009, Rene Cruz, age 27, was shot and killed in Houston, Texas, in what remains an unsolved homicide. The incident was investigated by the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division. Despite initial inquiries, the case grew cold due to a lack of strong leads or witness cooperation. Crime Stoppers of Houston continues to seek public assistance in identifying the suspect or suspects responsible for Cruz's death. They offer rewards for information that may help solve this cold ...
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