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Edward Manuel Eddie Sotomayor

Case from Orlando, FL dated Jun 12, 2016

Victim Details

Edward Manuel “Eddie” Sotomayor Jr.

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Orlando

FL

2016-06-12

34

Edward

Manuel Eddie Sotomayor

07/23/2026

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Edward Manuel "Eddie" Sotomayor Jr., a 34-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on June 12, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. Eddie was one of the 49 victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, a horrific mass shooting at a popular gay nightclub. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, was one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history. Eddie was at the club with his partner, Luis Rojas, who managed to escape the attack. Eddie was known for his vibrant personality a ...
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  • Orlando nightclub shooting - Wikipedia
  • Legacy.com: Edward Sotomayor Jr. Obituary on Legacy.com
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    It's impossible to talk about the Pulse Nightclub tragedy without feeling a deep sense of sorrow for... ...Read More
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