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Jose Baena

Case from South-gate, CA dated Aug 17, 2023

Victim Details

Jose Baena

Male

Hispanic / Latino

South-gate

CA

2023-08-17

40

Jose

Baena

06/29/2026

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On August 17, 2023, at approximately 7:30 a.m., 40-year-old Jose Baena was fatally shot in South Gate, California. The incident occurred in the 8600 block of Garfield Avenue, where Baena was found on a sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the chest. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department initiated an investigation into Baena's death, classifying it as a homicide. Despite their efforts, authorities have not publicly disclosed any i ...
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  • MyNewsLA.com: Man Fatally Shot in South Gate Identified; Investigation Underway - MyNewsLA.com
  • KTLA: Investigation underway after man shot to death in South Gate
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