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Fernando Ruesga

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the late afternoon of April 8, 2022, a violent altercation in Magna, Utah, claimed the life of 20-year-old Hispanic male, Fernando Ruesga. The fatal encounter unfolded outside the Colony Farms apartment complex, shattering the daytime quiet with gunfire. Ruesga was discovered deceased in the driver's seat of his Dodge Charger, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Witnesses reported seeing a physical fight between two men in the parking lot. The altercation escalated, and both men ...Read More
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  • ABC4 Utah: Magna man had a hunch his son was dead
  • KSTU: Man shot, killed outside Magna apartment building; Suspect at large
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    Victim Details

    Fernando Ruesga

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Magna

    UT

    2022-04-08

    20

    Fernando

    Ruesga

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone, I've been thinking about the role that social ties seemed to play in this tragic case.... ...Read More
    03/20/2024
    Did anyone else notice the conflicting stories about the Maserati? I find it puzzling that it was ju... ...Read More
    11/02/2023
    Wow, it's been quite overwhelming reading about what happened to Fernando Ruesga. I can't imagine wh... ...Read More
    01/09/2023
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