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Johnny Nguyen

Case from Escondido, CA dated Jun 28, 2003

Victim Details

Johnny Nguyen

Male

Asian

Escondido

CA

2003-06-28

22

Johnny

Nguyen

07/17/2026

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Johnny Nguyen, a 22-year-old resident of Escondido, California, tragically lost his life on June 28, 2003. His death was the result of a violent incident that shocked the local community. Nguyen was fatally shot in what authorities described as an "ambush murder." The circumstances surrounding his death were part of a broader investigation into a series of violent crimes in the area during that period.

The investigation into Johnny Nguyen's murder revealed that he was shot by Vinh Quang P ...
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  • Newspapers.com: Five people slain last year in Escondido (various, 2003) 2004 part 1 - Newspapers.com
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