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Elmer Quintanilla

Case from Pacoima, CA dated Jan 08, 2024

Victim Details

Elmer Quintanilla

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Pacoima

CA

2024-01-08

16

Elmer

Quintanilla

07/05/2026

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On January 8, 2024, at approximately 7:10 p.m., 16-year-old Elmer Quintanilla and a 17-year-old friend were walking near the 13000 block of Carl Street in Pacoima, California, after playing basketball with younger children. A silver Dodge Charger approached them, and after a brief conversation, the front-seat passenger exited the vehicle and opened fire. As the teens attempted to flee, two additional suspects exited the vehicle and continued shooting. Quintanilla fell to the ground, where the in ...
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  • Daily News: 4 suspects arrested in killing of teen in Pacoima
  • LAPD Online: LAPD Operations-Valley Bureau Homicide Announces Arrest of San Fernando Gardens Murder Suspects NA24012ti/rc - LAPD Online
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