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Michael Montoya

Case from Visalia, CA dated Apr 23, 2022

Victim Details

Michael Montoya

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Visalia

CA

2022-04-23

19

Michael

Montoya

07/28/2026

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On April 23, 2022, 19-year-old Michael Montoya was tragically found dead in Visalia, California. The incident occurred just after midnight near the intersection of Sowell Street and Howard Avenue. Responding officers discovered Montoya lying in the roadway, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite their efforts, Montoya was pronounced dead at the scene. The Visalia Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

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  • https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/2022/04/26/visalia-homicide-arrest-giovanni-castaneda-michael-montoya/9540944002/
  • ABC30 Fresno: Man arrested in connection to deadly Visalia shooting
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