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Alejandra Martinez

Case from Long-beach, CA dated Dec 04, 2020

Victim Details

Alejandra Martinez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Long-beach

CA

2020-12-04

36

Alejandra

Martinez

07/20/2026

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Alejandra Martinez, a 36-year-old resident of Long Beach, California, tragically lost her life on December 4, 2020. The incident occurred near the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and West Anaheim Street, where she was fatally shot while purchasing food from a taco truck. Martinez, who had no gang affiliations, was an unintended victim in a gang-related dispute that escalated into a shooting. The confrontation began when the suspect, Tyquan Benson, verbally confronted a group at the taco truck be ...
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  • KTLA: Long Beach shooting leaves innocent bystander dead, 17-year-old girl wounded: Police
  • Press Telegram: Woman killed by stray bullet near food vendor in Long Beach
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