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Derek Ochoa, a 17-year-old high school senior from Riverside, California, was tragically shot and killed on January 11, 2006. Derek was walking near his home when a car pulled up beside him. After a brief conversation with the occupants of the vehicle, someone inside began shooting. Derek attempted to hide behind a mailbox, but the shooter exited the car and continued firing, ultimately fatally wounding him. His father, Daniel Ochoa, heard the gunshots and rushed outside to find his son lying on ...Read More
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Derek Ochoa
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Riverside
CA
2006-01-11
17
Derek
Ochoa
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been reading about Derek Ochoa's case, and I can't help but think about his dad, Daniel. He had... ...Read More
10/22/2023
10/22/2023
I've been following the tragic case of Derek Ochoa, and my heart truly goes out to his family. One t... ...Read More
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
Has anyone else been struck by the fact that Derek's murder unfolded so close to his home, literally... ...Read More
01/07/2023
01/07/2023
