Sheila Lorta

Death by Force

Sheila Lorta, a 16-year-old cheerleader from Paramount High School in Paramount, California, tragically lost her life on September 30, 1992. Sheila was caught in the crossfire of a gang-related shooting as she crossed the street in front of her school. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. on September 30, 1992, and she succumbed to her injuries approximately 12 hours later at Charter Suburban Hospital. The shooting was a result of rival gang members exchanging gunfire, and Sheila was an innoce ...Read More

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