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Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera

Case from Orlando, FL dated Jun 12, 2016

Victim Details

Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Orlando

FL

2016-06-12

36

Eric

Ivan Ortiz-Rivera

07/19/2026

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Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, a 36-year-old Puerto Rican man, tragically lost his life on June 12, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. Ortiz-Rivera was one of the 49 victims of the horrific mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub, a popular venue for the LGBTQ+ community. Born in Puerto Rico, Ortiz-Rivera had moved to Orlando in search of better opportunities and worked in merchandise management. Despite not being a frequent visitor to nightclubs, he decided to join friends at Pulse that fateful night. His life w ...
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  • Orlando nightclub shooting - Wikipedia
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