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Ruben Martinez Jr Barrera

Case from Long Beach, CA dated Jun 05, 2015

Victim Details

Ruben Martinez Jr Barrera

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Long Beach

CA

2015-06-05

18

Ruben Martinez Jr

Barrera

Yes

06/28/2026


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On June 5, 2015, 18-year-old Ruben Martinez Jr. Barrera was shot and killed in Long Beach, California. The incident occurred at around 11:55 p.m. on the 5400 block of Elm Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Ruben with gunshot wounds to the upper body, and he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The motive for the shooting was initially unknown, but it was suspected to be gang-related. The case remained unsolved for several years as authorities sought any information ...
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