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Francisco Cortina

Case from San-benito, TX dated Sep 05, 2016

Victim Details

Francisco Cortina

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San-benito

TX

2016-09-05

17

Francisco

Cortina

07/16/2026

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Francisco Cortina, a 17-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on September 5, 2016, in San Benito, Texas. He was a senior at San Benito High School and was well-known in his community for his involvement in various school programs, including the Building Trade Program for electrical and welding, as well as his participation in the FFA Club. Francisco was also an avid horseman and enjoyed playing football and basketball.

The cause of Francisco's death was a gunshot wo ...
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  • Brownsville Herald: Investigators probe gun ownership after shooting
  • star-telegram: South Texas teen charged in fatal shooting of best friend
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about how impactful Francisco’s role in the FFA Club was on his peers. ... ...Read More
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