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Alan Cruz Palafox

Case from Yuma, AZ dated Feb 09, 2015

Victim Details

Alan Cruz Palafox

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Yuma

AZ

2015-02-09

20

Alan

Cruz Palafox

07/05/2026

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In the quiet desert city of Yuma, Arizona, a young life was cut short on February 9, 2015. Alan Cruz Palafox, a 20-year-old Hispanic male, was the victim of deadly gun violence. The incident, which was investigated by the Yuma Police Department, left a void in the lives of his family and friends.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain scarce in publicly available online sources. Information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the homicide h ...
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  • Alan Cruz Palafox, age 20 - National Gun Violence Memorial
  • Alan Cruz Palafox (1994-2015) - Memorials - Find a Grave
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