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Jose Lemus

Case from Azusa, CA dated Dec 21, 2018

Victim Details

Jose Lemus

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Azusa

CA

2018-12-21

57

Jose

Lemus

07/18/2026

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Jose Lemus, a 57-year-old resident of Azusa, California, died on December 21, 2018, after being involved in an officer-involved shooting. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Lemus was shot in Azusa. The incident occurred when Azusa police officers responded to a report of a suspicious person or possible burglary in progress at a warehouse on McKinley Avenue. Upon arrival, officers encountered Lemus, who allegedly produced a handgun, leading to a struggle for the weapon. As Lem ...
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  • homicide.latimes.com: Jose Lemus, 57 - The Homicide Report
  • Armed man killed in Azusa officer-involved shooting is identified
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