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Edgar Villacorta

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Mar 20, 2016

Victim Details

Edgar Villacorta

Male

Los-angeles

CA

2016-03-20

24

Edgar

Villacorta

07/14/2026

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Edgar Villacorta, a 24-year-old Latino, was tragically shot and killed on March 20, 2016, near South Hoover Street and West 41st Place in the Vermont Square neighborhood of Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner’s records and authorities, the incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. when residents in the area reported hearing gunshots. Upon arrival, officers found Villacorta lying in the street. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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  • homicide.latimes.com: Edgar Villacorta, 24 - The Homicide Report
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