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Michael Gordon

Case from Banning, CA dated Dec 28, 2022

Victim Details

Michael G

Male

Banning

CA

2022-12-28

32

Michael

Gordon

07/14/2026

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Michael Gordon, a 32-year-old resident of Banning, California, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting on January 16, 2017. The incident occurred in the 1200 block of Wyte Way, where Gordon was with a female friend when Ronald Dean Ricks, a 31-year-old Cathedral City resident, allegedly drove by in a white Dodge Ram pickup truck and fired three shots. Gordon was struck and died at the scene, while his friend, who was also present, was unharmed. The motive behind the shooting was reportedly ...
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  • NBC Palm Springs: Banning Man Accused of Killing 2 People Pleads Not Guilty
  • MyNewsLA.com: Man Accused of Triple Shooting Charged with Murder, Attempted Murder - MyNewsLA.com
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