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Omar Cantillo Avila

Case from Lilburn, GA dated Sep 10, 2023

Victim Details

Omar Cantillo Avila

Male

Black / African American

Lilburn

GA

2023-09-10

45

Omar

Cantillo Avila

Yes

06/27/2026

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On a Sunday afternoon in Lilburn, Georgia, a trivial traffic dispute tragically escalated, claiming the life of 45-year-old Omar Cantillo Avila, a father originally from Colombia. On September 10, 2023, Avila was driving his black SUV with two friends near the intersection of Harbins and Dickens Roads. What began as a disagreement with another driver, identified as 18-year-old Luis Cruz, quickly spiraled into a fatal confrontation.

The incident reportedly started after Avila paused at a y ...
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  • WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta: Suspect in deadly Gwinnett County road rage shooting remains in jail
  • WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta: Road rage incident leaves 1 dead, 1 hospitalized and a suspect arrested, Gwinnett police say
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this unfortunate event had on Omar's family and friends. Losi... ...Read More
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