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Jose Varela

Case from Hammond, LA dated Oct 22, 2017

Victim Details

Jose Varela

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Hammond

LA

2017-10-22

51

Jose

Varela

07/03/2026

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In the quiet Louisiana city of Hammond, a Sunday morning argument shattered the peace and irrevocably altered the lives of several families. On October 22, 2017, 51-year-old Hispanic male Jose Varela was tragically killed in a shooting that also left two other individuals wounded. The violent encounter stemmed from a dispute that escalated with devastating consequences.

The incident prompted an investigation by local law enforcement, which soon led to a significant development in the case ...
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  • Hammond man arrested in triple shooting, homicide - FOX 8
  • Jose Varela, age 51 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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