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Karla Villa

Case from Covina, CA dated Jan 07, 2018

Victim Details

Karla Villa

Female

Covina

CA

2018-01-07

15

Karla

Villa

07/05/2026

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Karla Villa, a 15-year-old sophomore at Baldwin Park High School, tragically lost her life on January 7, 2018, after being shot in Covina, California. On the evening of January 6, Karla and a group of friends had gathered on the 4500 block of North Heathdale Avenue, responding to an Instagram message about a party. However, upon arrival, they discovered that no party was taking place at the residence. As they waited outside, checking their phones for further instructions, a dark-colored SUV appr ...
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