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Leonardo Navarro

Case from Santa-maria, CA dated Feb 03, 2018

Victim Details

Leonardo Navarro

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Santa-maria

CA

2018-02-03

13

Leonardo

Navarro

07/02/2026

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Leonardo Navarro, a 13-year-old from Santa Maria, California, tragically lost his life on February 3, 2018, due to an accidental shooting. The incident occurred when Leonardo's older brother, Fernando Navarro, who was 19 at the time, was handling a firearm that unintentionally discharged. The shooting took place in the 600 block of West Polk Street. Leonardo was critically injured and subsequently airlifted to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

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  • Lompoc Record: Santa Maria teen dies after being shot by brother
  • sanluisobispo: 13-year-old boy dies after allegedly being shot by brother in Santa Maria
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    Something that's been on my mind about this case is the mental health angle. It's easy to see Fernan... ...Read More
    05/21/2024
    I've been following the tragic incident involving Leonardo Navarro, and while most discussions focus... ...Read More
    11/18/2023
    I've been thinking about the role of mental health treatment in Fernando's sentencing. It's incredib... ...Read More
    01/12/2023
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