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Cruz Torres

Case from Houston, TX dated Nov 11, 2007

Victim Details

Cruz Torres

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2007-11-11

24

Cruz

Torres

Yes

07/02/2026


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Cruz Torres, age 24, was fatally shot on November 11, 2007, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood, leading to considerable community outrage. Torres’s death was part of a broader issue of tensions between local residents and law enforcement, which led to a number of public protests by community leaders demanding justice. The case drew significant attention, particularly because of the dissatisfaction with how it was handled by authorities. Community ...
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