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Timothy Tim Cruz

Case from Denver, CO dated Feb 07, 2017

Victim Details

Timothy Tim Cruz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Denver

CO

2017-02-07

32

Timothy

Tim Cruz

07/08/2026

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In the early hours of February 7, 2017, a fatal encounter unfolded near the RTD Light Rail station at 12th and Sheridan in Denver, Colorado, ending the life of 32-year-old Timothy 'Tim' Cruz. At approximately 1:00 a.m., two individuals approached Cruz and robbed him at gunpoint. During the robbery, Cruz was shot and killed.

The investigation into the shooting led police to two suspects, Nathan Valdez and Ever Valles. Both men were subsequently arrested and charged in connection with the r ...
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  • FOX31 Denver: Second suspect in deadly shooting at light rail station arrested
  • 7NEWS: 2 teens arrested in fatal shooting at Denver light-rail station
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