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Jose Cortez

Case from San-jose, CA dated Jan 21, 2018

Victim Details

Jose Cortez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San-jose

CA

2018-01-21

24

Jose

Cortez

07/05/2026

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Jose Cortez, a 24-year-old resident of San Jose, California, tragically lost his life on January 21, 2018. The incident occurred at the Ascent Apartments located in the 5800 block of Charlotte Drive, near Raleigh and Cottle roads. On that fateful evening, officers responded to reports of shots fired and arrived to find Jose Cortez suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

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  • East Bay Times: Authorities identify South San Jose shooting victim
  • The Mercury News: San Jose: Man shot to death near Cottle Road shopping center
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