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Jose Cortez

Case from Florence---firestone, CA dated Mar 27, 2019

Victim Details

Jose Cortez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Florence---firestone

CA

2019-03-27

33

Jose

Cortez

06/29/2026

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Jose Luis Cortez, a 33-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on March 27, 2019, in Florence-Firestone, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Jose was shot near the 7400 block of South Central Avenue. The incident left his family and community in deep mourning, as they grappled with the sudden and violent loss of a beloved member. Jose was known for his kind and caring nature, often helping those in need despite having faced numerous challeng ...
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  • Man Found Fatally Shot Outside Florence-Firestone Area Liquor Store
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