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Rene Gonzalez Torres

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Sep 15, 2002

Victim Details

Rene Gonzalez Torres

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Los-angeles

CA

2002-09-15

15

Rene

Gonzalez Torres

07/21/2026

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Rene Gonzalez Torres, a 15-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on September 15, 2002, in Winnetka, Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Rene was fatally shot, marking a devastating end to his young life. The incident occurred in a neighborhood that has seen its share of violence, and Rene's death added to the grim statistics of youth lost to gun violence in the area.

The investigation into Rene's death revealed that he was shot multiple times, and ...
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  • homicide.latimes.com: Rene Gonzalez Torres, 15 - The Homicide Report
  • Rene Gonzalez Torres, age 15 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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