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Joseph Santana

Case from El-monte, CA dated Jun 14, 2022

Victim Details

Joseph Santana

Male

Hispanic / Latino

El-monte

CA

2022-06-14

31

Joseph

Santana

07/01/2026

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Joseph Santana, a 31-year-old officer with the El Monte Police Department, tragically lost his life on June 14, 2022. Santana, along with his partner Corporal Michael Paredes, responded to a call at the Siesta Inn in El Monte, California, regarding a possible stabbing. Upon arrival, the officers confronted the suspect, Justin Flores, inside a motel room. A gunfight ensued, resulting in both officers being fatally shot. The suspect, Flores, was also killed during the exchange of gunfire. Santana, ...
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  • ABC7 Los Angeles: Mother of slain El Monte officer blames Gascón for son's death: 'He has insane ideas'
  • Daily News: Man accused of killing 2 El Monte officers died by suicide, coroner says
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