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Rafael Saldana

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Sep 30, 2024

Victim Details

Rafael Saldana

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Los-angeles

CA

2024-09-30

25

Rafael

Saldana

07/06/2026

Case Description

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On September 30, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., 25-year-old Rafael Saldana was fatally shot while working as a security guard at East L.A. Greens, a marijuana dispensary located at 6170 Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, two male suspects entered the dispensary during an attempted robbery, during which Saldana was shot in the chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

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  • MyNewsLA.com: Security Guard Fatally Shot at East Los Angeles Marijuana Dispensary - MyNewsLA.com
  • FOX 11 Los Angeles: Security guard shot to death at East LA marijuana dispensary
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    Hi everyone, I came across something concerning about Rafael Saldana's tragic case that I think hasn... ...Read More
    12/24/2024
    I find it so distressing to read about what's happening with these unlicensed dispensaries. The trag... ...Read More
    12/09/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the circumstances surrounding the dispensary where Rafael Saldana worked... ...Read More
    11/03/2024
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