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Ruben Villa

On October 14, 2005, the victim was confronted in his vehicle by suspect, Villa. Villa walked up to the victim, who was seated in his vehicle, and shot the victim multiple times. Villa fled the location in his vehicle (which is in custody). Villa and the weapon remain outstanding.



Villa is also on parole.

WARNING: THIS INDIVIDUAL IS CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND SUSPECT YOURSELF. IF SEEN, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL POLICE STATION ASAP.

CRIME INFORMATION

Villa, RubenScrappyHispanic5'9140BlackBrown29*.40 Caliber semi-automatic pistol (weapon outstanding)05-0401391Age calculated at date of crime.