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Robert Rios

Death by Force
Case Description
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Robert Rios, a 35-year-old resident of Placentia, California, was tragically killed on January 19, 2017. The incident occurred at his residence on Vista Avenue around 11:40 p.m. Rios was fatally shot by three armed men who invaded his home. The suspects were captured on surveillance footage, which the police later released to the public in hopes of gathering leads. The investigation revealed that Rios was a small-time drug dealer who had allegedly failed to pay "taxes" to a local gang, which led ...Read More
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  • The Orange County Register: Placentia police identify man found dead on the street with gunshot wounds
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    Victim Details

    Robert Rios

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Placentia

    CA

    2017-01-19

    35

    Robert

    Rios

    11/27/2025

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    09/10/2024
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    04/04/2024
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    03/15/2023
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