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Angelita Mendez

Case from Fresno, CA dated Apr 09, 2016

Victim Details

Angelita Mendez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Fresno

CA

2016-04-09

22

Angelita

Mendez

07/29/2026

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Angelita Mendez, a 22-year-old mother from Fresno, California, tragically lost her life on April 9, 2016. The incident occurred when she was riding in a car with her boyfriend and their two children. As they were driving near Abby Avenue and Highway 180, shots were fired at their vehicle. Angelita was struck in the head, and despite her boyfriend's efforts to drive to safety and seek help, she succumbed to her injuries before the police arrived. The shooting left her family devastated, particula ...
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  • fresnobee: Woman slain in Saturday shooting in Fresno identified
  • Family heartbroken after mother of two killed in Fresno shooting
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