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Jose Tacuba Cruz

Case from Salinas, CA dated Aug 28, 2016

Victim Details

Jose Tacuba Cruz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salinas

CA

2016-08-28

29

Jose

Tacuba Cruz

07/03/2026

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Jose Tacuba Cruz, a 29-year-old resident of Salinas, California, tragically lost his life on August 28, 2016. Born on March 19, 1987, in Guerrero, Mexico, Cruz was known for his dedication to his family and community. On the day of his death, Cruz was cleaning up after a child's birthday party in the front yard of a house on the 700 block of Elton Place when he was fatally shot. The incident occurred in the evening, and Cruz was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • The Salinas Californian: Weekend homicide victims identified
  • The Salinas Californian: Two dead, two wounded in Salinas weekend shootings
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