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Fabian Ortega

Death by Force
Case Description
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Fabian Ortega, a 24-year-old resident of Watsonville, California, tragically lost his life on October 24, 2021, in a shooting incident near Gonzales, California. The incident occurred during a large gathering along the Salinas River, north of Gonzales. This event, described as an "organized event" by the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, attracted around 300 people and took place between Foletta Road and the Salinas River. The gathering, which began late on the night of October 23, continued int ...Read More
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  • KSBW: 2 killed, 2 injured in weekend shooting near Gonzales: MCSO
  • Fabian Ortega, age 24 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    Victim Details

    Fabian Ortega

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Gonzales

    CA

    2021-10-24

    24

    Fabian

    Ortega

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been following the tech evidence in the Fabian Ortega and Araceli Verar case? I was ... ...Read More
    11/29/2023
    Does anyone else find it chilling that such a large gathering could turn so deadly so quickly? I've ... ...Read More
    08/29/2023
    Has anyone else been following the case of Fabian Ortega and Araceli Verar's tragic deaths at that g... ...Read More
    05/07/2023
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