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Gilbert Ortega

Case from Pomona, CA dated Apr 02, 2021

Victim Details

Gilbert Ortega

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Pomona

CA

2021-04-02

25

Gilbert

Ortega

06/26/2026

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Gilbert Ortega, a 25-year-old resident of Pomona, California, tragically lost his life on April 2, 2021. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply troubling, as he was found to have been fatally shot near 825 W. Holt Ave. in Pomona. This incident was a significant shock to the local community, raising concerns about safety and the prevalence of violent crime in the area.

Following the discovery of Ortega's body, law enforcement authorities launched an intensive investigation to ...
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  • MyNewsLA.com: Man Killed in Pomona Shooting ID'd - MyNewsLA.com
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