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Michelle Tate

Case from Oceanside, CA dated Oct 01, 1990

Victim Details

Michelle Tate

Female

Oceanside

CA

1990-10-01

14

Michelle

Tate

07/05/2026

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Michelle Tate, a 14-year-old student from El Camino High School in Oceanside, California, tragically lost her life on October 1, 1990. She was the victim of a drive-by shooting, a senseless act of violence that shocked the local community. On the night of her death, Michelle was standing outside Alberto's Mexican Food restaurant when she was gunned down. The incident occurred around 9:57 p.m., and she was pronounced dead on arrival at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside.

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  • Newspapers.com: Remembering Michele (Michelle Tate 1990) - Newspapers.com
  • Newspapers.com: Gang violence is here (1991) - Newspapers.com
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