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Michael Gordon

Case from Banning, CA dated Jan 16, 2017

Victim Details

Michael Gordon

Male

White / Caucasian

Banning

CA

2017-01-16

32

Michael

Gordon

07/28/2026

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Michael Gordon, a 32-year-old resident of Banning, California, tragically lost his life on January 16, 2017, in a drive-by shooting. The incident occurred around noon in the 1200 block of Wyte Way. According to witness accounts, Ronald Dean Ricks, a 31-year-old Cathedral City resident, was seen driving a white Dodge Ram pickup truck past the home where Gordon was present. Ricks allegedly stopped the truck, smiled at a witness, and then fired three gunshots. Gordon, in an attempt to protect the w ...
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  • 'Person of interest' sought in Banning homicide; victim identified
  • Jealousy Prompted Banning Man's Killing, Prosecutor Says - Patch
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