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Jesse Van Hernandez

Case from Tucson, AZ dated May 31, 2022

Victim Details

Jesse Van Hernandez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Tucson

AZ

2022-05-31

44

Jesse

Van Hernandez

Yes

06/24/2026

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In the quiet of a Tucson evening, the life of 44-year-old Jesse Van Hernandez was tragically cut short on May 31, 2022. The Hispanic male fell victim to gun violence in an incident that would soon lead to a determined investigation by the South Tucson Police Department. The events of that night unfolded at a local motel, where a dispute escalated to a fatal confrontation, leaving one man dead and another sought for his alleged involvement.

Responding to reports of a shooting, officers arr ...
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  • KVOA: Arrest made in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred this past week in South Tucson
  • Arizona Daily Star: Man arrested in connection to fatal shooting at south side motel
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    I can't stop thinking about the escalating crime issues at the Minsk motel and the surrounding area.... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the security measures (or lack thereof) at the Minsk motel. It's unsettl... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following the Jesse Van Hernandez case and can't help but think about how these motels o... ...Read More
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