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Esteve Erik Mendez

Case from Compton, CA dated Apr 18, 2021

Victim Details

Esteve Erik Mendez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Compton

CA

2021-04-18

24

Esteve

Erik Mendez

07/10/2026

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Esteve Erik Mendez, a 24-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on April 18, 2021, in Compton, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Mendez was fatally shot near South Central Avenue and Caldwell Street. The incident occurred on a Sunday, and the details surrounding his death have been a subject of investigation by local authorities. The shooting left the community in shock and mourning, as Mendez's life was cut short in a violent manner.
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  • homicide.latimes.com: Esteve Erik Mendez, 24 - The Homicide Report
  • MyNewsLA.com: Man Fatally Shot in Compton, Shooter at Large - MyNewsLA.com
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