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Jose Cruz

Case from Mission, TX dated Apr 08, 2024

Victim Details

Jose Cruz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Mission

TX

2024-04-08

25

Jose

Cruz

06/17/2026

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On April 8, 2024, 25-year-old Jose Cruz Jr. was fatally shot in Mission, Texas, during a road rage incident. Around 8:57 p.m., Mission police responded to reports of gunfire near the 2500 block of West Expressway 83. Upon arrival, officers discovered a black Chevrolet Silverado with multiple bullet holes, partially parked on the roadway. Cruz was found in the driver's seat with several gunshot wounds, including one to the head. He was transported to McAllen Medical Center, where he was pronounce ...
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  • Fox Rio Grande Valley: Call For Clues: Mission Police Seek Driver Of Blue Truck In Deadly Incident - Fox Rio Grande Valley
  • KVEO-TV: Search underway for Mission murder suspect
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    I’m really concerned about how they're handling the bond situation in this case. I understand that... ...Read More
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    I've been following the discussion about Jose Cruz Jr.'s senseless murder, and I can't stop thinking... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following this case and felt utterly confused by the decision to reduce Peña's... ...Read More
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