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Angel Ornelas

Case from Bell-gardens, CA dated Dec 04, 2020

Victim Details

Angel Ornelas

Male

Bell-gardens

CA

2020-12-04

17

Angel

Ornelas

07/09/2026

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Angel Ornelas, a 17-year-old resident of Bell Gardens, California, tragically lost his life on December 4, 2020. The incident occurred in a residential area of Bell Gardens, specifically in the 6600 block of Foster Bridge Boulevard. According to reports, Angel and a 16-year-old boy were playing with a loaded handgun when it accidentally discharged. The Bell Gardens police, led by Lt. Ruben Musquiz, indicated that the boys were "messing around" with the firearm when it went off, resulting in Ange ...
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  • MyNewsLA.com: Teen Killed While Playing with Handgun ID'd - MyNewsLA.com
  • MyNewsLA.com: Two Boys Play with Gun in Bell Gardens; One Shot to Death - MyNewsLA.com
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