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Jose Melendez

Case from West-covina, CA dated Aug 12, 2016

Victim Details

Jose Melendez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

West-covina

CA

2016-08-12

21

Jose

Melendez

07/13/2026

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Jose Manuel Melendez, a 21-year-old resident of La Habra, California, tragically lost his life on August 12, 2016, in West Covina. The incident occurred at a house party in the 800 block of East Michelle Street. According to reports, West Covina police received a call about gunshots at approximately 10:15 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found Melendez in the backyard with gunshot wounds to his chest and back. Despite paramedics' efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead at the scene at around 11 ...
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  • NBC Southern California : Man Fatally Shot at Party in West Covina
  • 1 dead after double shooting at West Covina house party - ABC7
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