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Azucena Susie Lepe

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Jul 25, 2019

Victim Details

Azucena Susie Lepe

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Los-angeles

CA

2019-07-25

45

Azucena

Susie Lepe

07/16/2026

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Azucena "Susie" Lepe, a 45-year-old mother of four, tragically lost her life on July 25, 2019, in North Hollywood, Los Angeles. Lepe was working at a Shell gas station on Vineland Avenue when she was fatally shot in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred around 2:40 a.m., and she was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after. The suspect, Gerry Dean Zaragoza, a 26-year-old man, was identified as the perpetrator. Zaragoza had a history with Lepe, having briefly dated her, and w ...
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  • NBC Southern California : Coroner Identifies Man Who Was Shot Dead On Orange Line Bus In Van Nuys
  • Los Angeles Times: San Fernando Valley shooting rampage leaves 4 dead; suspect is in custody
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    I'm really disturbed by what happened to Susie and the others that day. It’s beyond troubling that... ...Read More
    11/23/2024
    I’m so deeply sorry for Susie’s family and everyone affected by this awful tragedy. Having read ... ...Read More
    08/02/2024
    I’ve been thinking about all the lives affected by Zaragoza's horrific crime spree, especially Azu... ...Read More
    11/09/2023
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