Jesus Yepez, a 22-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on November 6, 2004, in Paramount, California. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Yepez was fatally shot on that Saturday. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Los Angeles River, a location that has seen its share of violent crimes over the years. The details surrounding the shooting were sparse, but it was clear that Yepez's death was a result of gun violence, a pervasive issue in many urban areas.
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