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Oscar Chavez

Case from Compton, CA dated Aug 22, 2004

Victim Details

Oscar Chavez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Compton

CA

2004-08-22

22

Oscar

Chavez

07/12/2026

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Oscar Chavez, a 22-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on August 22, 2004, in Compton, California. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Chavez was fatally shot, marking another instance of gun violence in the area. The incident occurred on a Sunday, adding to the somberness of the day as the community grappled with the loss of a young life. The details surrounding the shooting were initially sparse, leaving many questions unanswered and the community in shock.
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  • homicide.latimes.com: Oscar Chavez, 22 - The Homicide Report
  • Oscar Chavez, age 22 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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