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Able Silva

Case from King-city, CA dated Apr 22, 2009

Victim Details

Able Silva

Male

Hispanic / Latino

King-city

CA

2009-04-22

18

Able

Silva

07/08/2026

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On April 22, 2009, 18-year-old Able Silva was tragically killed in a shooting incident in King City, California. The incident occurred while Silva and four other teenagers were playing video games in the garage of a house located in a King City neighborhood. During this time, a gunman opened fire on the group, resulting in the deaths of both Silva and 13-year-old Alex Cortes. The shooting left the community in shock and mourning, as it claimed the lives of two young individuals who were simply e ...
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  • Monterey County Weekly: Monterey County’s cold cases haunt families, communities and investigators.
  • Monterey Herald: Second King City shooting victim dies
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