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Jose Adali Bustos Espino

Case from Little Rock, AR dated Feb 11, 2022

Victim Details

Jose Adali Bustos Espino

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Little Rock

AR

2022-02-11

21

Jose

Adali Bustos Espino

07/04/2026

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On February 11, 2022, 21-year-old Jose Adali Bustos Espino was fatally shot in Little Rock, Arkansas. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the 10,000 block of Mabelvale Pike. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered Jose and his brother, Omar Bustos, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Jose was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Omar was also hospitalized and reported to be in critical condition.

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  • https://twitter.com/LRpolice/status/1493404712850362373
  • KATV: Little Rock police ID victims in separate weekend homicides
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    It's hard to fathom what Jose's family must be going through right now. From what I've read, he seem... ...Read More
    06/25/2023
    The news about Jose and Omar is truly difficult to digest. While the circumstances surrounding their... ...Read More
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