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Richard Mata

Case from Carson, CA dated Aug 24, 2024

Victim Details

Richard Mata

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Carson

CA

2024-08-24

45

Richard

Mata

06/24/2026

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On the night of August 24, 2024, Richard Mata, a 45-year-old father of three, was fatally shot in Carson, California. The incident occurred around 11:35 p.m. in the 100 block of West 234th Street. Mata, who had recently returned to Carson from Arizona, was known as a hardworking family man who enjoyed fishing.

The events leading to Mata's death involved a confrontation with 18-year-old Va’afatu Mativa. Investigations suggest that Mata, seated in his vehicle, fired shots that struck M ...
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  • 2 men fatally shot in Carson identified, suspect arrested
  • Press Telegram: 2 men killed in Carson may have shot each other
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