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Rafael Tinoco Villagomez

Case from Reading, PA dated Jul 10, 2024

Victim Details

Rafael Tinoco Villagomez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Reading

PA

2024-07-10

19

Rafael

Tinoco Villagomez

07/03/2026

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On the evening of July 10, 2024, 19-year-old Rafael Tinoco-Villagomez was fatally shot in Reading's City Park. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. near the Peace Dove statue, a location Rafael frequented for recreational activities such as soccer and basketball. He was found with a gunshot wound to his back and was promptly transported to Reading Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Investigations revealed that Rafael had participated in a gathering advertised on social med ...
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  • WFMZ.com: Police investigate fatal shooting at City Park
  • Reading Eagle: Vigil set for teen fatally shot in Reading’s City Park
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