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Gudelia Vallinas

Death by Force
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Gudelia Vallinas, a 37-year-old mother of two, tragically lost her life on March 12, 2021, in Queens, New York. Vallinas was struck by a stray bullet while walking near the corner of 48th Street and Broadway in Astoria. She was out running errands at a nearby Walgreens pharmacy when the incident occurred. The bullet hit her in the head, killing her instantly. Vallinas was less than a block from her home when she was fatally shot, leaving behind her husband and two young children, aged 11 and 9. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Gudelia Vallinas

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Queens

    NY

    2021-03-12

    37

    Gudelia

    Vallinas

    11/21/2025

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    10/25/2024
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    10/11/2024
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