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Garry Dorton

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Jul 01, 2018

Victim Details

Garry Dorton

Male

Los-angeles

CA

2018-07-01

48

Garry

Dorton

07/05/2026

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Garry Dorton, a 48-year-old community and anti-gang activist from Los Angeles, was tragically killed on July 1, 2018. Dorton, who was known for his efforts to reduce gang violence and support at-risk youth, was shot around 7:30 p.m. in the 4500 block of South Van Ness Boulevard. He was taken to a hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Dorton worked with Soledad Enrichment Action Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping high-risk individuals and families in gang-affected co ...
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  • NBC Southern California : Three Men Arrested in Shooting Death of Anti-Gang Activist
  • Three Men Arrested in Shooting Death of Anti-Gang Activist
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