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Augustine Jr. Velasco

Case from Fresno, CA dated Jul 08, 2017

Victim Details

Augustine Jr. Velasco

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Fresno

CA

2017-07-08

43

Augustine Jr.

Velasco

Yes

07/04/2026

1


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On July 8, 2017, Augustine Jr. Velasco, age 43, was fatally shot during a confrontation in Central Fresno. The incident occurred during a child custody exchange involving James Ryan Dean, who was later arrested and charged. According to reports, an argument escalated, leading to Dean shooting Velasco. Dean was arrested two days later and subsequently charged with second-degree murder.

During the trial, Dean argued self-defense, but the prosecution contended otherwise. He was ultimately ...
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    I've been following this case since it first came to light, and I can't stop thinking about how risk... ...Read More
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