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Rosario Cortez

Case from Phoenix, AZ dated Sep 02, 2016

Victim Details

Rosario Cortez

March 28, 2022

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Phoenix

AZ

2016-09-02

2016-09-02

24

Rosario

Cortez

yes

06/22/2026


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In the late summer of 2016, a life was tragically cut short in Phoenix. A 24-year-old man named Rosario Cortez was killed on September 2nd during a physical altercation that escalated to gunfire. The fatal encounter occurred near Central and Dunlap avenues, where a dispute between two groups turned deadly. Cortez was shot during the fight and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The investigation into the shooting led Phoenix police to a 17-year-old male suspect. Less than two weeks af ...
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  • 17-year-old arrested for murder in connection with Sept. 2 shooting
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    It's absolutely devastating to hear about Johnny's arrest in connection with Rosario Cortez's tragic... ...Read More
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    I just can't wrap my head around this tragedy. My heart goes out to Rosario Cortez's family and frie... ...Read More
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