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Richard Anthony Cruz

Case from Palmdale, CA dated Aug 10, 2020

Victim Details

Richard Anthony Cruz Jr

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Palmdale

CA

2020-08-10

37

Richard

Anthony Cruz

07/16/2026

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Richard Anthony Cruz Jr., a 37-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on August 10, 2020, in Palmdale, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Cruz was shot near 38232 Division Street. The circumstances surrounding his death were immediately classified as a homicide, prompting a thorough investigation by local law enforcement.

The investigation into Cruz's death revealed that he was shot multiple times, leading to his untimely demise. Th ...
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  • homicide.latimes.com: Richard Anthony Cruz Jr., 37 - The Homicide Report
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