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Raymond Esparza

Case from Pauma-valley, CA dated Jun 16, 2017

Victim Details

Raymond Esparza

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Pauma-valley

CA

2017-06-16

31

Raymond

Esparza

07/03/2026

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Raymond Esparza, a 31-year-old resident of Pauma Valley, California, was tragically shot to death on the night of June 16, 2017. The incident occurred in front of Jilberto's, a local taco shop located at 17128 State Route 76. According to reports, Esparza was found by deputies with apparent gunshot wounds lying in the parking lot. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The San Diego Sheriff's Department immediately launched an investigation into the circumstances ...
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  • sandiegouniontribune.com: Man fatally shot in front of Pauma Valley taco shop
  • Pauma Valley Shooter Surrenders, Booked on Suspicion of Murder ...
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