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Ruben Tapia

Case from Delano, CA dated Apr 19, 2023

Victim Details

Ruben Tapia

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Delano

CA

2023-04-19

43

Ruben

Tapia

06/28/2026

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On April 19, 2023, at approximately 4:53 p.m., Delano Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at the North Kern Cemetery, located at the intersection of Garces Highway and Albany Street in Delano, California. Upon arrival, they discovered 43-year-old Ruben Tapia suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Tapia was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Investigations revealed that a confrontation had erupted among a group of indivi ...
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  • KERO 23 ABC News Bakersfield: Delano murder suspect arrested at Mexico-United States border
  • KBAK: Man dead after getting shot at Delano cemetery following funeral
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