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Joseph Mendez

Case from Indio, CA dated Dec 14, 2021

Victim Details

Joseph Mendez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Indio

CA

2021-12-14

27

Joseph

Mendez

07/10/2026

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Joseph Mendez, a 27-year-old resident of Indio, California, tragically lost his life on December 14, 2021, as a result of a fatal shooting. The incident occurred in the 43000 block of Nairobi Drive, where Indio police responded to a call reporting shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered Mendez with a gunshot wound. Despite being treated at the scene and subsequently transported to a hospital, Mendez succumbed to his injuries. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department officially identified ...
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  • MyNewsLA.com: Man Who Died in Indio Shooting Identified - MyNewsLA.com
  • KESQ: Man killed in shooting at Indio neighborhood - KESQ
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