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Armando Ortiz

Case from Salinas, CA dated Jul 13, 2018

Victim Details

Armando Ortiz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salinas

CA

2018-07-13

61

Armando

Ortiz

07/10/2026

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Armando Ortiz, aged 61, was tragically shot to death on July 13, 2018, in Salinas, California. The incident occurred in the Chinatown area, specifically at the intersection of Bridge and East Lake streets. Ortiz was found with multiple gunshot wounds at approximately 5:05 p.m. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Salinas police were quick to respond and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. However, the motive behin ...
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  • The Salinas Californian: Police ID Chinatown homicide victim
  • The Salinas Californian: UPDATE: One dead in Chinatown shooting
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