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Lorenzo Cortez

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Dec 04, 2021

Victim Details

Lorenzo Cortez

Male

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2021-12-04

27

Lorenzo

Cortez

07/02/2026

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In the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans, a life was tragically cut short on December 4, 2021. Lorenzo Cortez, a 27-year-old male, was fatally shot in the 3100 block of Mistletoe Street. The New Orleans Police Department responded to the scene and launched an investigation into the firearm-related homicide.

The investigation led to the identification of a suspect, and an arrest was made in connection with the murder of Cortez. The individual taken into custody was Juanita Adams. Foll ...
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  • NOLA.com: 4 people killed by gun violence identified by New Orleans coroner
  • wwltv.com: Male victim declared dead at scene of Hollygrove area shooting: NOPD
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