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Abel Garcia

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Nov 16, 2008

Victim Details

Abel Garcia

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Los-angeles

CA

2008-11-16

19

Abel

Garcia

07/26/2026

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Abel Garcia, a 19-year-old Latino man, tragically lost his life on November 16, 2008, in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. The incident occurred shortly before midnight when Abel was standing outside his friend's garage on St. Louis Street. According to reports, Abel and his friend, George Ramirez, were about to enter the garage when a black car drove by, and shots were fired. Abel was struck in the chest, and moments later, another car, a white one, appeared, and more shots were fired, hitting George ...
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  • Abel Garcia, 19 - The Homicide Report - Los Angeles Times
  • Murder, Poetry and the Life and Death of Abel Garcia | - WitnessLA
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