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Valente Patino

Case from King-city, CA dated Jan 25, 1995

Victim Details

Valente Patino

Male

King-city

CA

1995-01-25

17

Valente

Patino

07/11/2026

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Valente Patino, a 17-year-old student from King City, California, tragically lost his life on January 25, 1995. The incident occurred in the parking lot of King City High School, where Patino was involved in an altercation with another student, identified as Villapando. The confrontation, which was witnessed by numerous students, escalated quickly. Villapando, who was known to be a member of a rival gang, produced a sawed-off shotgun and shot Patino once in the chest. Patino was rushed to the ho ...
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  • Valente Patino (1977-1995) - Find a Grave...
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