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Adrian Ayala

Case from Watsonville, CA dated Sep 04, 2022

Victim Details

Adrian Ayala

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Watsonville

CA

2022-09-04

19

Adrian

Ayala

06/30/2026

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Adrian Ayala, a 19-year-old from Watsonville, California, tragically lost his life on September 4, 2022. Adrian was shot and killed in downtown Watsonville, an incident that has left his family and community in deep mourning. According to reports, the shooting occurred around 11:20 AM on Brennan Street, a bustling area that was quickly cordoned off by police as they began their investigation. Adrian's mother, Roxanne Ortiz, shared that her son had been striving to turn his life around, having re ...
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  • KSBW: Watsonville teen arrested for murdering 19-year-old: WPD
  • Santa Cruz Sentinel: Watsonville man killed in gunfire Sunday ID’d
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