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Cruz Garcia

Death by Force
Case Description
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On February 4, 2023, an off-campus house party near Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, turned tragic when gunfire erupted shortly after midnight. Among the victims was 18-year-old Cruz Garcia from Livingston, Texas, who sustained critical injuries and was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. Despite medical efforts, Garcia succumbed to his injuries early on February 5, marking a devastating loss for his family and community.

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  • ABC13 Houston: 2 dead after shooting on off-campus party near Sam Houston State University, police say
  • ABC13 Houston: 2 arrested after deadly shooting at off-campus-party near Sam Houston State University, police say
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    Victim Details

    Cruz Garcia

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Huntsville

    TX

    2023-02-04

    18

    Cruz

    Garcia

    Yes

    11/24/2025

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