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Joseph Montoya

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Jun 01, 2021

Victim Details

Joseph Michael Montoya

Male

Los-angeles

CA

2021-06-01

43

Joseph

Montoya

07/28/2026

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Joseph Michael Montoya, a 43-year-old resident of Rosamond, California, tragically lost his life on June 1, 2021. His death occurred in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, where he was found deceased at the scene near West Avenue O and Legacy Lane. The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office identified Montoya and confirmed that he had been shot. This incident prompted an immediate response from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, who launched a homicide investigation to uncover the circumstances ...
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  • homicide.latimes.com: Joseph Michael Montoya, 43 - The Homicide Report
  • Joseph Michael Montoya, age 43 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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