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Cruz Antonio Santillan

Case from Glendale, AZ dated Oct 29, 2024

Victim Details

Cruz Antonio Santillan

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Glendale

AZ

2024-10-29

24

Cruz

Antonio Santillan

07/16/2026

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In the early morning hours of October 27, 2024, the life of 24-year-old Cruz Antonio Santillan, a Hispanic male, was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting in Glendale, Arizona. The incident unfolded around 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of 43rd and Olive avenues, where multiple reports of gunfire prompted a response from the Glendale Police Department.

Upon their arrival, officers discovered Santillan at the scene with gunshot wounds. He was quickly transported to a local hospital fo ...
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  • 12news.com: Man killed in overnight shooting in Glendale
  • Cruz Antonio Santillan, age 24 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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