Wesley Vasquez

Murdered
Case Description
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On July 1, 2023, 15-year-old Wesley Vasquez was fatally shot near a basketball court in Manhattan's Riverbank State Park, New York. The incident occurred in the early evening, casting a shadow over the community space frequented by families and youth.

In the days following the tragedy, law enforcement arrested 36-year-old Anibal Cruz from the Bronx, charging him with second-degree murder in connection with Vasquez's death. Reports suggest that Cruz may have been accompanied by his son d ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Wesley Vasquez

    Male

    Black / African American

    New-york

    NY

    2023-07-01

    15

    Wesley

    Vasquez

    12/22/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been following the Riverbank State Park case closely, and something that's been puzzling me i... ...Read More
    09/18/2024
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    11/11/2023
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