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Peter Cruz

Case from San-diego, CA dated Oct 27, 2021

Victim Details

Peter Cruz

Male

Black / African American

San-diego

CA

2021-10-27

51

Peter

Cruz

07/18/2026

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Peter Cruz, aged 51, tragically lost his life on October 27, 2021, in San Diego, California. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning in the Castle neighborhood, specifically on the 3500 block of Central Avenue. According to reports, the San Diego Police Department received a 911 call around 12:46 a.m. regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Peter Cruz lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for tr ...
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  • FOX 5 San Diego: Arrest made in City Heights deadly shooting
  • Suspected gunman arrested day after fatal City Heights shooting
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