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Lazarus Dru Ortega

Case from San-bernardino, CA dated Mar 27, 2022

Victim Details

Lazarus Dru Ortega

Male

San-bernardino

CA

2022-03-27

17

Lazarus

Dru Ortega

07/10/2026

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Lazarus Dru Ortega, a 17-year-old from Colton, California, tragically lost his life on March 27, 2022, in San Bernardino. The incident occurred at approximately 7:52 p.m. on North Golden Avenue, where Ortega was found by responding officers suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite being rushed to Loma Linda University Medical Center, he succumbed to his injuries on March 30, 2022. The San Bernardino County Coroner's Office confirmed his identity and the cause of death as multiple gunshot ...
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  • San Bernardino Sun: Colton teen shot to death in San Bernardino, witnesses sought
  • Lazarus Dru Ortega, age 17 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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