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Craig Batiste

Case from Westmont, CA dated Sep 08, 2021

Victim Details

Craig Batiste

Male

Black / African American

Westmont

CA

2021-09-08

54

Craig

Batiste

07/20/2026

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Craig Batiste, a 54-year-old former gang member turned community leader, was tragically shot and killed on September 8, 2021, in Westmont, California. Batiste, known for his work in gang intervention and community peacekeeping, was gunned down near the intersection of 111th Street and Hobart Boulevard. The incident occurred around 8:45 a.m. when a dark-colored sedan approached him. As Batiste attempted to flee, a passenger in the vehicle opened fire, striking him multiple times. The assailant th ...
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  • KTLA: Man killed in Westmont shooting identified as gang-intervention worker
  • Man Fatally Shot in Westmont Area of L.A. County | MyNewsLA.com
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