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Ricky Starks

Case from Compton, CA dated Jul 03, 2019

Victim Details

Name

Ricky Starks

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Compton

State

Date Of Death

2019-07-03

Age At Death

First Name

Ricky

Last Name

Starks

Last Updated

07/23/2026

Case Description

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Ricky Starks, a 65-year-old resident of Compton, California, tragically lost his life on July 3, 2019, during a chaotic series of events involving a high-speed chase and a shootout. Starks was riding his bicycle near the corner of Spruce Street and Aranbe Avenue when he was caught in the crossfire between Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies and the occupants of a black Cadillac Escalade. The pursuit began when deputies attempted to stop the Escalade for reckless driving. The situation quickly ...

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KTLA: Officials ID 65-Year-Old Man Found Shot Dead After SUV Pursuit in Compton

latimes.com: Rolling gun battle through Compton, Inglewood leaves one dead, deputy injured

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Ricky Starks

Case from Compton, CA dated Jul 03, 2019

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