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Osiel Hipolito

Case from Compton, CA dated Sep 03, 2005

Victim Details

Osiel Hipolito

Male

Compton

CA

2005-09-03

20

Osiel

Hipolito

07/19/2026

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Osiel Hipolito, a 20-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on September 3, 2005, in East Compton, California. Hipolito, who was a U.S. Navy sailor on leave from a tour of duty in Iraq, was shot while shopping at a swap meet mall on South Atlantic Avenue near Compton Boulevard. The incident began when Hipolito was attacked by suspected gang members. In an attempt to defend himself, he was shot by Raul Damian Martinez, who opened fire on Hipolito, his 16-year-old brother, and his pregnant ...
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  • Osiel Hipolito, 20 - The Homicide Report - Los Angeles Times
  • Man sentenced for 2005 shooting death - The Homicide Report
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