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Jose Vasquez-Valenzuela

Case from Salem, OR dated Mar 07, 2024

Victim Details

Jose Vasquez-Valenzuela

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salem

OR

2024-03-07

16

Jose

Vasquez-Valenzuela

Yes

07/04/2026

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In a burst of violence that shattered a spring afternoon, 16-year-old Hispanic male Jose Vasquez-Valenzuela was killed on March 7, 2024, in Salem, Oregon. The fatal encounter took place at Bush's Pasture Park, a place known for its running paths and playgrounds. On that Thursday, the park became a scene of chaos when gunfire erupted between two large groups of young people who had gathered there. Witnesses described hearing multiple gunshots in rapid succession, sending teenagers scattering in e ...
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  • Salem Reporter: UPDATED: 16-year-old boy turns himself in, charged with fatal shooting at Bush’s Pasture Park - Salem Reporter
  • KOIN.com: Bush’s Pasture Park shooting leaves 1 teen dead, 2 hospitalized with suspect at large
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