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David Rivera-Mateo

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the night of August 31, 2017, David Rivera-Mateo, a 24-year-old Hispanic male, was at the M&G Deli and Grocery in Waterbury, Connecticut, when a tragedy that would cut his life short began to unfold. Around 10:30 p.m., four masked and armed men stormed into the establishment, located near the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Willow Street, initiating a robbery. The assailants ordered patrons and employees to lie on the floor as they proceeded to rob them of their cellphones, cash, and wall ...Read More
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  • PD: Waterbury man shot and killed
  • 24-Year-Old Man Shot and Killed in Waterbury - NBC Connecticut
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    Victim Details

    David Rivera-Mateo

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Waterbury

    CT

    2017-08-31

    24

    David

    Rivera-Mateo

    11/05/2025

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