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Julian Cruz

Case from Victoria, TX dated Jan 15, 2023

Victim Details

Julian Cruz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Victoria

TX

2023-01-15

39

Julian

Cruz

07/15/2026

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In the early hours of January 15, 2023, Julian Cruz, a 39-year-old resident of Victoria, Texas, was fatally shot at The Grove Apartments located at 4405 N. Navarro St. The Victoria Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots around 3:44 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered that three individuals had been shot: Cruz, a 31-year-old male, and a 27-year-old female. Cruz succumbed to his injuries, while the other two victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. ...
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  • Crossroads Today: Update: Four suspects arrested in fatal shooting incident near The Grove Apartments - Crossroads Today
  • Crossroads Today: One person killed and two others hurt in shooting near the Victoria Grove Apartments Sunday morning - Crossroads Today
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    Whoa, the more I read about Julian Cruz and his story, the more I'm utterly baffled about the detail... ...Read More
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    It's truly devastating to hear about Julian, especially thinking about his family and those closest ... ...Read More
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