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Edwin Soto

Death by Force
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Edwin Soto, a 56-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on December 31, 2020, in Los Angeles, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Soto was fatally shot near 1531 Taft Ave. in Hollywood. The incident occurred in the evening, and despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The circumstances surrounding his death were immediately classified as a homicide, prompting a thorough investigation by local law enforcement. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Edwin Soto

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Los-angeles

    CA

    2020-12-31

    56

    Edwin

    Soto

    11/08/2025

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