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Ricardo Ruvalcaba

Case from Chicago, IL dated Dec 22, 2014

Victim Details

Ricardo Ruvalcaba

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2014-12-22

18

Ricardo

Ruvalcaba

Yes

07/16/2026

1


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Ricardo Ruvalcaba, 18, was killed on December 22, 2014, during a home invasion in Chicago. Five individuals, including a 14-year-old, were charged with his murder. The group, which included Schanise Barfield, Diamond Gamble, Nathaniel Jefferson, and Quinton Washington, planned the robbery believing they would find cash, marijuana, and electronics in Ruvalcaba's residence. They entered his home armed, and during the confrontation, Ruvalcaba woke up and chased one of the intruders but was shot on ...
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