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Efren Mendoza

Case from Long Beach, CA dated Jan 05, 2009

Victim Details

Efren Mendoza

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Long Beach

CA

2009-01-05

18

Efren

Mendoza

07/11/2026


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Efren Mendoza Jr., an 18-year-old from Long Beach, California, tragically lost his life in a shooting on January 5, 2009. While details surrounding the incident are limited, Mendoza's death was part of a violent crime that also left two other individuals wounded. Police suspected gang involvement and sought public assistance in identifying the perpetrators. Despite initial efforts, the case remained unsolved for several years, prompting authorities to offer a reward for information leading to th ...
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