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Juan Pineda

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Apr 30, 1992

Victim Details

Juan A. Pineda

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Los-angeles

CA

1992-04-30

20

Juan

Pineda

07/09/2026

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Juan A. Pineda, a 20-year-old Latino male, tragically lost his life on April 30, 1992, in Silver Lake, Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Pineda was fatally shot, marking a somber end to his young life. His death occurred during a period of significant unrest in Los Angeles, coinciding with the infamous 1992 Los Angeles riots. These riots were marked by widespread looting, arson, and violence, which erupted following the acquittal of four LAPD officers involved i ...
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    I've been diving into the history of the 1992 LA riots and came across the story of Juan A. Pineda. ... ...Read More
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