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Esteve Erik Mendez

Death by Force
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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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    Victim Details

    Esteve Erik Mendez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Compton

    CA

    2021-04-18

    24

    Esteve

    Erik Mendez

    11/24/2025

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