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Carlos Uel Cruz Resto

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Aug 20, 2023

Victim Details

Carlos Uel Cruz Resto

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Milwaukee

WI

2023-08-20

55

Carlos

Uel Cruz Resto

07/06/2026

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In the late evening hours of August 20, 2023, a vibrant life was tragically cut short on a street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Carlos Uel Cruz Resto, a 55-year-old Hispanic man known for his compassionate and joyful spirit, was fatally shot near the intersection of 16th and Bruce in the Walker's Point neighborhood. Friends and family remember him as a man who loved to make others smile, often donning a new wig or costume to bring laughter to those around him. His energy and charisma left a lasting i ...
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  • https://projects.jsonline.com/apps/Milwaukee-Homicide-Database/
  • WISN: Police search for suspect vehicle in drive-by shooting homicide
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    Just wanted to say how deeply sorry I am for Carlos’s family and friends. I’ve been following hi... ...Read More
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