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Juan Melgoza

Death by Force
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Juan Melgoza, a 48-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on August 19, 2020, in Compton, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Melgoza was shot near the northeast corner of 911 N. Pannes Ave. The incident occurred in the evening, and despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries. The circumstances surrounding his death were immediately classified as a homicide, prompting a thorough investigation by local law enforcement.

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  • MyNewsLA.com: Men Killed in Separate Compton Shootings ID'd - MyNewsLA.com
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    Victim Details

    Juan Melgoza

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Compton

    CA

    2020-08-19

    48

    Juan

    Melgoza

    11/28/2025

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