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Leopoldo M. Vela, a 57-year-old Hispanic male, was fatally shot on the morning of October 31, 2016, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally from La Calera, Zacatecas, Mexico, Vela was working at his business, Los Tres Portillo's Centro de Envios/Corona Jewelry, a precious metals and gems dealer and grocery store located at 1401 S. 7th Street at the time of the incident. The shooting occurred at approximately 10:35 a.m.
During what authorities believe was a robbery, Vela was shot in the chest. ...Read More
During what authorities believe was a robbery, Vela was shot in the chest. ...Read More
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Leopoldo Vela
March 28, 2022
Male
Hispanic / Latino
Milwaukee
WI
2016-10-31
2016-10-31
57
Leopoldo
Vela
11/11/2025
1
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Forum Posts (3)
I just came across this case, and my heart really goes out to the family and friends of Leopoldo M. ... ...Read More
08/06/2024
08/06/2024
Did anyone else see the photo that the Milwaukee Police released of the suspect in Leopoldo Vela's c... ...Read More
06/18/2023
06/18/2023
Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking about the incident at Los Tres Portillo’s that tragically to... ...Read More
02/15/2023
I’ve been thinking about the incident at Los Tres Portillo’s that tragically to... ...Read More
02/15/2023
