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Jose Luis Olivares Contreras

Case from South-gate, CA dated Jul 03, 2017

Victim Details

Jose Luis Olivares Contreras

Male

Hispanic / Latino

South-gate

CA

2017-07-03

22

Jose

Luis Olivares Contreras

07/18/2026

Case Description

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Jose Luis Olivares Contreras, a 22-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on June 27, 2017, in South Gate, California. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, he was fatally shot, leading to his untimely death. The incident occurred in a neighborhood that has seen its share of violence, and this case was no exception. The details surrounding his death indicate that he was a victim of gun violence, a pervasive issue in many urban areas.

Following the shooting, law en ...
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