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David Morales

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Oct 21, 2001

Victim Details

David Morales

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Los-angeles

CA

2001-10-21

17

David

Morales

07/20/2026

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David Morales, a 17-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on October 21, 2001, in Wilmington, Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Morales was fatally shot, marking a devastating end to a young life. The incident occurred in a neighborhood that has seen its share of violence, and Morales' death added to the grim statistics of youth lost to gun violence in the area.

On the evening of his death, Morales was walking with a 17-year-old companion when th ...
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  • homicide.latimes.com: David Morales, 17 - The Homicide Report
  • David Estuardo Morales Jr., 18 - The Homicide Report
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