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June 22, 1936
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In Tijuana, Mexico, on June 22, 18-year-old Heraclio E. Tozas confessed to shooting and killing bar proprietor Vicente Ramos in the Tecolote Bar; witnesses reported the assailant fired two shots into Ramos' back amid customers, and Ramos died soon after in hospital.
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MAN GIVES UP: ADMITS SLAYING
TIJUANA. Mex., June 22. (U.P)-
Heraclio E. Tozas, 18, walked into the police station today and told officers he shot and killed Vicente Ramos, proprietor of the Tecolote Bar, officers reported.
Tozas, authorities said, gave no explanation of the shooting which took place early today.
Witnesses said several customers still were in the establishment when Ramos' assailant suddenly drew a gun and fired two shots into the proprietor's back. Ramos was then taken to a hospital where he died a short time later.
TIJUANA. Mex., June 22. (U.P)-
Heraclio E. Tozas, 18, walked into the police station today and told officers he shot and killed Vicente Ramos, proprietor of the Tecolote Bar, officers reported.
Tozas, authorities said, gave no explanation of the shooting which took place early today.
Witnesses said several customers still were in the establishment when Ramos' assailant suddenly drew a gun and fired two shots into the proprietor's back. Ramos was then taken to a hospital where he died a short time later.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder Confession
Bar Shooting
Tijuana Killing
Proprietor Slain
What entities or persons were involved?
Heraclio E. Tozas
Vicente Ramos
Where did it happen?
Tijuana, Mex., Tecolote Bar
Story Details
Key Persons
Heraclio E. Tozas
Vicente Ramos
Location
Tijuana, Mex., Tecolote Bar
Event Date
June 22
Story Details
Heraclio E. Tozas, 18, confessed to police that he shot and killed Vicente Ramos, proprietor of the Tecolote Bar, early on June 22; witnesses saw the assailant fire two shots into Ramos' back while customers were present; Ramos died shortly after at a hospital.