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Brandon Villareal

Case from Long Beach, CA dated Apr 12, 2025

Victim Details

Brandon Villareal

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Long Beach

CA

2025-04-12

21

Brandon

Villareal

07/08/2026

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Brandon Villareal, a 21-year-old Latino male from Long Beach, California, was fatally shot on April 12, 2025, near the Grand Prix of Long Beach. The incident occurred around 5:50 p.m. on Cedar Walk, a location bustling with attendees of the Acura Grand Prix IndyCar Series race. Villareal suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m.

Authorities reported that Villareal and the suspect were engaged in a verbal dispute before th ...
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  • MyNewsLA.com: Man Fatally Shot Near Long Beach Grand Prix ID’d - MyNewsLA.com
  • NBC Los Angeles: Homicide investigation underway following shooting near Long Beach Grand Prix
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    I can't stop thinking about the timing of when this happened. The Grand Prix is such a massive event... ...Read More
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