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Derek Andrew Valdepena

Case from Homeland, CA dated Mar 04, 2019

Victim Details

Name

Derek Andrew Valdepena

Gender

Male

City

Homeland

State

CA

Date Of Death

2019-03-04

Age At Death

35

First Name

Derek

Last Name

Andrew Valdepena

Last Updated

06/27/2026

Case Description

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Derek Andrew Valdepena, a 35-year-old resident of Homeland, California, tragically lost his life on March 4, 2019. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning in the rural, unincorporated community of Homeland. According to reports, the deadly shooting took place at an unspecified location in the 25000 block of Cortrite Avenue. When deputies from the Perris Station arrived at the scene around 6:30 a.m., they found Valdepena deceased, suffering from a gunshot wound. The Riverside Coun ...

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Derek Andrew Valdepena, age 35 - National Gun Violence Memorial

Officials investigating Homeland homicide

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01/02/2025

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03/07/2024

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