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Jose Octavio Cruz

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the night of August 2, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a violent incident occurred in the 3500 block of Shamrock Drive in east Charlotte, North Carolina. During a home invasion-style robbery, multiple suspects forcibly entered a residence, targeting 57-year-old Jose Octavio Cruz with the intent to steal $1,000. The assailants opened fire, resulting in a quadruple shooting that left Cruz dead and three others critically injured.

Upon arrival, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departmen ...Read More
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  • Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division
  • https://www.wbtv.com: 3 men arrested in connection with east Charlotte quadruple shooting
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    Victim Details

    Jose Octavio Cruz

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Charlotte

    NC

    2024-08-02

    57

    Jose

    Octavio Cruz

    11/25/2025

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    12/18/2024
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    10/31/2024
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