Joel Bladimir Ruiz Blanco

Death by Force

Joel Bladimir Ruiz Blanco, a 19-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on April 25, 2006, in East Hollywood, Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Joel was fatally shot, marking a somber day for his family and community. The incident occurred in a neighborhood that has seen its share of violence, and Joel's death added to the grim statistics of young lives cut short by gun violence.

The investigation into Joel's murder revealed that he was shot multip ...Read More

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