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Jose Rafael Raya

Case from Compton, CA dated Dec 17, 2016

Victim Details

Jose Rafael Raya

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Compton

CA

2016-12-17

20

Jose

Rafael Raya

07/19/2026

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Jose Rafael Raya, a 20-year-old resident of Compton, California, tragically lost his life on December 17, 2016. According to reports, Raya was driving west on 130th Street with his girlfriend in the front passenger seat when he stopped at the intersection of Wilmington Avenue around 6:45 p.m. As he prepared to turn northbound, a white sedan pulled up on his driver’s side, and someone inside the vehicle began shooting. Raya was struck in the head by a bullet, causing him to slump forward over t ...
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  • Man shot, killed while driving in Compton identified
  • latimes.com: Motorist is shot to death in Compton; suspect sought
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