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Kevin Medina-Lopez

Death by Force
Case Description
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Kevin Medina-Lopez, a 27-year-old resident of San Jose, was tragically killed on June 14, 2020, in the Santa Cruz Mountains near Los Gatos, California. His bullet-ridden body was discovered on Laurel Road, marking the beginning of a complex investigation. According to witness testimonies, Medina-Lopez was shot from behind while sitting in the backseat of his car. The shooter, identified as Albaro Amaral Montalvo Jr., then turned his gun on the front-seat passenger, a woman who survived the attac ...Read More
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  • Santa Cruz Sentinel: Santa Cruz Mountains homicide victim identified
  • Santa Cruz Sentinel: Man found fatally shot in Santa Cruz Mountains
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    Victim Details

    Kevin Medina-Lopez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Los-gatos

    CA

    2020-06-14

    27

    Kevin

    Medina-Lopez

    11/24/2025

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