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Michelle Hashtani

Case from Vista, CA dated Jul 22, 2018

Victim Details

Michelle Hashtani

Female

White / Caucasian

Vista

CA

2018-07-22

28

Michelle

Hashtani

07/09/2026

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Michelle Hashtani, a 28-year-old resident of Vista, California, tragically lost her life on July 22, 2018. The incident occurred at her apartment complex on Ascot Drive, where she was shot in the head by her boyfriend, Estevan Montelongo. The shooting took place near the complex's swimming pool around 3 p.m., and Michelle was found gravely injured by sheriff's deputies. Despite undergoing emergency surgery, she succumbed to her injuries on August 3, 2018.

Estevan Montelongo, who was 43 ye ...
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  • NBC 7 San Diego: Vista Murder Suspect Arraigned in Court
  • FOX 5 San Diego: Man who shot girlfriend in head sentenced to life in prison
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