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Gilberto Ortiz

Case from Gardena, CA dated Aug 15, 2020

Victim Details

Gilberto Joel Ortiz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Gardena

CA

2020-08-15

39

Gilberto

Ortiz

06/30/2026

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Gilberto Joel Ortiz, a 39-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on August 15, 2020, in Gardena, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Ortiz was fatally shot near 18019 1/2 S. Hobart Street. The incident occurred on a Saturday, and the details surrounding his death were documented in the Homicide Report by the Los Angeles Times. The report highlights that Ortiz's death was a result of gun violence, a prevalent issue in the area.

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  • homicide.latimes.com: Gilberto Joel Ortiz, 39 - The Homicide Report
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