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Jesus Vera-Leon

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of September 23, 2023, a burst of gunfire shattered the weekend quiet in downtown Bismarck, North Dakota, leaving two men dead, one of whom was 35-year-old Jesus Vera-Leon. The fatal encounter unfolded around 12:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Elbow Room bar, a local establishment. Vera-Leon, a resident of Bismarck, and 21-year-old Victor King of Mandan were both caught in what police have described as an exchange of gunfire.

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  • KX NEWS: Two killed in Elbow Room parking lot shooting
  • Two killed in shooting in downtown Bismarck parking lot
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    Victim Details

    Jesus Vera-Leon

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Bismarck

    ND

    2023-09-23

    35

    Jesus

    Vera-Leon

    12/05/2025

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    Does anyone else find it troubling that there hasn't been more public surveillance footage released ... ...Read More
    12/23/2024
    Has anyone heard any updates on the investigation into the tragic shooting of Jesus Vera-Leon last m... ...Read More
    11/27/2024
    It's so hard to grasp the reality of losing someone so unexpectedly, especially in a small community... ...Read More
    10/25/2024
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