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Justin Triplett

Case from Temecula, CA dated Sep 22, 2014

Victim Details

Justin Triplett

Male

Black / African American

Temecula

CA

2014-09-22

24

Justin

Triplett

06/24/2026

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Justin Triplett, a 24-year-old aspiring rapper from Temecula, California, tragically lost his life on September 22, 2014. On that fateful morning, residents of the Portafino Apartments on Rancho California Road reported hearing gunfire. When officers from the Temecula Police Department arrived at the scene, they found Justin lying in his doorway with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Known to his friends as "Trip," Justin was remembered for his ...
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  • NBC Southern California : Arrests Made in Shooting Death of Temecula Rapper
  • NBC Southern California : Aspiring Rapper Gunned Down in Temecula Apartment
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