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David Amaro-Poblano

Case from Gardena, CA dated Feb 22, 2019

Victim Details

David Amaro-Poblano

Male

Gardena

CA

2019-02-22

17

David

Amaro-Poblano

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David Amaro-Poblano, a 17-year-old honor student and varsity soccer player, tragically lost his life on February 22, 2019, in Gardena, California. David was riding with his mother and girlfriend to deliver invitations for his sister's ninth birthday party when the incident occurred. His mother parked outside a family friend's home, and after about ten minutes, David stepped out of the car to check on her. As he walked towards the house, he was suddenly shot multiple times, including a fatal shot ...
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  • NBC Southern California : 17-Year-Old Honor Student Killed in Drive-By Shooting
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    I'm just honestly devastated thinking about David's last moments. It was such a normal day, just out... ...Read More
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    I'm still trying to process the sheer unfairness of what happened to David Amaro-Poblano. It's gut-w... ...Read More
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