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Israel Espino

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Nov 04, 2016

Victim Details

Israel Espino

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Phoenix

AZ

2016-11-04

42

Israel

Espino

Yes

07/22/2026

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In the fall of 2016, a violent encounter in Phoenix, Arizona, claimed the life of Israel Espino, a 42-year-old man. The incident, which unfolded on November 4, 2016, also left another individual, Espino's 20-year-old nephew, Jose Sanchez Hernandez, wounded. Both men were discovered with gunshot wounds.

Following the double shooting, law enforcement officials began their investigation to identify and apprehend the person responsible. The search for the suspect concluded when an individual ...
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  • azcentral: Suspect in Phoenix double shooting turns himself in to police
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    I've been following the case of Israel Espino and his nephew, Jose Sanchez Hernandez... ...Read More
    04/03/2024
    It's really tragic to hear about what happened to Israel Espino and his nephew, Jose Sanchez Hernand... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the developments in the tragic 2016 shooting of Israel Espino and his... ...Read More
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