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Russell Lawrence Ortiz

Case from East-los-angeles, CA dated Jun 02, 2018

Victim Details

Russell Lawrence Ortiz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

East-los-angeles

CA

2018-06-02

27

Russell

Lawrence Ortiz

07/13/2026

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Russell Lawrence Ortiz, a 27-year-old Latino, tragically lost his life on June 3, 2018, following a shooting incident in East Los Angeles. The incident occurred on June 2, 2018, when Ortiz was walking near his home on Fraser Avenue with his younger brother, Keanu Ortiz, who was 20 years old at the time. According to reports, a Latino man driving a full-sized black SUV approached the brothers around 1:45 p.m. An argument ensued, during which witnesses reported hearing yelling. The suspect then sh ...
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  • homicide.latimes.com: The Homicide Report
  • KTLA: Authorities Looking for Suspect After 2 Men Fatally Shot on Sidewalk in East L.A.
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    I’ve been following the tragic case of Russell and Keanu Ortiz, and my thoughts are with their fam... ...Read More
    02/11/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the impact this has had on Fraser Avenue and the surrounding communit... ...Read More
    09/25/2023
    Does anyone else feel a strong sense of frustration that Russell Ortiz's case is still unsolved afte... ...Read More
    08/26/2023
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