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Jose De Jesus Fuentes

Case from Columbus, WI dated Jul 04, 2024

Victim Details

Jose De Jesus Fuentes

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Columbus

WI

2024-07-04

42

Jose

De Jesus Fuentes

Yes

06/28/2026

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In the early morning hours of the Fourth of July, 2024, the community of Columbus, Wisconsin, was rocked by a sudden act of violence that claimed the life of a well-known local business owner. Jose De Jesus Fuentes Hernandez, a 42-year-old Hispanic male, was fatally shot near his downtown establishment, Tequilas Bar and Grill. The incident unfolded around 1:31 a.m. when police, initially investigating what sounded like fireworks, discovered Fuentes Hernandez suffering from gunshot wounds. Despit ...
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  • Wiscnews.com: Man shot to death in Columbus was owner of popular restaurant
  • Channel3000.com: Suspect in shooting near Columbus Fourth of July parade route arrested in Madison
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