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Christopher Ricardo Cantero

Case from Compton, CA dated Jul 07, 2021

Victim Details

Christopher Ricardo Cantero

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Compton

CA

2021-07-07

15

Christopher

Ricardo Cantero

07/06/2026

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Christopher Ricardo Cantero, a 15-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on July 7, 2021, in Compton, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Christopher was shot near 103 E. Cypress St. in Compton. The incident occurred in the evening, and despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries. The community was left in shock and mourning over the loss of such a young life.

The investigation into Christopher's death revealed that he ...
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