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Samuel Meza

Case from Wichita, KS dated Mar 21, 2016

Victim Details

Samuel Meza

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Wichita

KS

2016-03-21

19

Samuel

Meza

06/29/2026

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In the spring of 2016, a long-simmering feud between rival gangs in Wichita, Kansas, tragically culminated in the death of 19-year-old Samuel Meza, a Hispanic male. On the evening of March 21st, what began as a verbal confrontation in the 2400 block of North Jackson escalated into violence an hour later. In the 2600 block of North Waco, a single gunshot echoed, and Meza fell, struck in the hip. He was rushed to Via Christi Hospital St. Francis, where he fought for his life for two days before su ...
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  • KSNT News: Man, 19, charged in Wichita’s latest homicide
  • Man, 19, charged in Wichita's latest homicide - WIBW
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