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Francisco Penado Jr.

Case from Compton, CA dated Jun 09, 2018

Victim Details

Francisco Penado Jr.

Male

Compton

CA

2018-06-09

44

Francisco

Penado Jr.

07/20/2026

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Francisco Penado Jr., a 44-year-old resident of Long Beach, California, tragically lost his life on June 9, 2018, in Compton, California. The incident began when Penado, driving his minivan, pulled into an Arco gas station on Santa Fe Avenue. According to witness accounts and surveillance footage, Penado was accompanied by his girlfriend and another male. A heated argument ensued between Penado and his companions, leading to Penado driving away erratically. Shortly after, a white Honda Civic ent ...
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  • ABC7 Los Angeles: Family mourns son killed in Compton road-rage shooting
  • KTLA: Man Found Fatally Shot at Compton College Believed to Be Victim of ‘Road Rage’ Incident
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