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Christopher Vargas

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Apr 28, 2015

Victim Details

Christopher Vargas

Male

Los-angeles

CA

2015-04-28

17

Christopher

Vargas

07/17/2026

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Christopher Vargas, a 17-year-old Latino, was tragically shot and killed on April 28, 2015, in Westchester, Los Angeles. The incident occurred around 8:50 p.m. in the 5700 block of West Manchester Boulevard. Vargas and another individual were in a parking lot near a market when a man approached them and opened fire, discharging approximately seven rounds. Vargas was struck multiple times and collapsed to the ground, where he was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:03 p.m. The other person with Var ...
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  • homicide.latimes.com: Christopher Vargas, 17 - The Homicide Report
  • Westchester shooting victim identified as 17-year-old Lawndale boy
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