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Jose Luis Soto

Case from Ceres, CA dated Mar 08, 2020

Victim Details

Jose Luis Soto

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Ceres

CA

2020-03-08

28

Jose

Luis Soto

07/10/2026

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Jose Luis Soto, a 28-year-old resident of Ceres, California, tragically lost his life on March 8, 2020. The incident occurred in the 3600 block of Spruce Avenue, an unincorporated area in Ceres. Soto was fatally shot, and the circumstances surrounding his death led to a significant investigation by local law enforcement. The shooting not only claimed Soto's life but also left several others injured, highlighting the severity of the incident.

In the aftermath of the shooting, law enforceme ...
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  • KCRA: 1 dead, 3 hurt in Stanislaus County shooting
  • 1 Person Dead, Several Others Injured In Ceres Shooting
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