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Jesse James JJ Ortega

Case from Albuquerque, NM dated Mar 02, 2023

Victim Details

Jesse James JJ Ortega

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Albuquerque

NM

2023-03-02

33

Jesse

James JJ Ortega

07/07/2026

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Jesse James 'JJ' Ortega, a 33-year-old resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, tragically lost his life on March 2, 2023. The incident is being investigated as a homicide by the Albuquerque Police Department, with the case currently remaining open. The case number associated with this investigation is 230302075.

Ortega's death appears to have been the result of gun violence, as indicated by his inclusion in the National Gun Violence Memorial. The circumstances surrounding his death and the e ...
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