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Carlos Los Cruz

Case from Worcester, MA dated May 08, 2021

Victim Details

Carlos Los Cruz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Worcester

MA

2021-05-08

44

Carlos

Los Cruz

07/08/2026

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In the early hours of a Saturday morning in Worcester, Massachusetts, the life of Carlos Miguel Cruz, a 44-year-old Hispanic man, was brought to a tragic and violent end. On May 8, 2021, the widowed father of four sons found himself outside the Paku Lounge on Chandler Street. At approximately 1:27 a.m., the sound of gunfire shattered the night, and Cruz was struck by multiple bullets. Despite his grave injuries, he managed to run across the street before collapsing on the sidewalk. Emergency ser ...
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  • masslive: Killer asks for forgiveness as family of Carlos Cruz says they are 'forever broken'
  • gofundme.com: Carlos Cruz Children Lose Two Parents in Two Years, organized by Cruz Family
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