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Jose Angel Padilla

Case from Racine, WI dated May 22, 2019

Victim Details

Jose Angel Padilla

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Racine

WI

2019-05-22

19

Jose

Angel Padilla

07/11/2026

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Jose Angel Padilla, a 19-year-old from Racine, Wisconsin, tragically passed away on May 22, 2019. Born on September 9, 1999, Jose was known for his passion for cars, particularly his 2007 Mustang, and his aspirations to become a police officer. He worked at Jiffy Lube and was studying to start his own car shop and blog. His unexpected death left his family and friends in deep mourning.

The circumstances surrounding Jose's death were violent and tragic. On the evening of May 22, 2019, Raci ...
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  • FOX6Now.com: Prosecutors: 17-year-old arrested at high school, accused in fatal shooting with shotgun in Racine
  • TMJ4: Neighbors react to deadly Racine shooting
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