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Fabian Ortega

Case from Gonzales, CA dated Oct 24, 2021

Victim Details

Fabian Ortega

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Gonzales

CA

2021-10-24

24

Fabian

Ortega

07/14/2026

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Fabian Ortega, a 24-year-old resident of Watsonville, California, tragically lost his life on October 24, 2021, in a shooting incident near Gonzales, California. The incident occurred during a large gathering along the Salinas River, north of Gonzales. This event, described as an "organized event" by the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, attracted around 300 people and took place between Foletta Road and the Salinas River. The gathering, which began late on the night of October 23, continued int ...
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  • KSBW: 2 killed, 2 injured in weekend shooting near Gonzales: MCSO
  • Fabian Ortega, age 24 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Has anyone else been following the tech evidence in the Fabian Ortega and Araceli Verar case? I was ... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else find it chilling that such a large gathering could turn so deadly so quickly? I've ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the case of Fabian Ortega and Araceli Verar's tragic deaths at that g... ...Read More
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