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Frankie Varela

Case from El-cerrito, CA dated Sep 20, 2014

Victim Details

Frankie Varela

Male

Hispanic / Latino

El-cerrito

CA

2014-09-20

32

Frankie

Varela

07/02/2026

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Frankie Varela, a 32-year-old resident of Corona, California, tragically lost his life on September 20, 2014, in a violent incident that occurred on Interstate 15 near the El Cerrito off-ramp. Varela was involved in a shooting that took place during a confrontation between members of two notorious motorcycle clubs, the Mongols and the Hells Angels. The altercation, which erupted on the freeway, resulted in Varela being fatally shot. Despite the presence of both motorcycle clubs at the scene, law ...
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  • ABC7 Los Angeles: 1 killed in bike gang shooting on 15 Freeway near Corona
  • Public's Help Needed in Freeway Shooting Death - Victor Valley News
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