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Jose Luis Cervantes Jr.

Case from Lomita, CA dated Jul 30, 2002

Victim Details

Jose Luis Cervantes Jr.

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Lomita

CA

2002-07-30

23

Jose

Luis Cervantes Jr.

06/26/2026

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Jose Luis Cervantes Jr., a 23-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on July 30, 2002, in Lomita, California. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Cervantes was fatally shot, marking a somber day for his family and community. The details surrounding his death indicate that he was a victim of gun violence, a prevalent issue that has affected many communities across the United States.

The investigation into Cervantes' death revealed that he was shot in Lomita, but ...
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  • homicide.latimes.com: Jose Luis Cervantes Jr, 23 - The Homicide Report
  • Jose Luis Cervantes Jr., age 23 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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