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Santino Contreras

Case from Sacramento, CA dated Sep 21, 2024

Victim Details

Santino Contreras

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Sacramento

CA

2024-09-21

12

Santino

Contreras

litigation

07/26/2026

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On September 21, 2024, 12-year-old Santino Contreras was fatally shot in Sacramento, California. The incident occurred in the early evening near the intersection of Florin Road and Franklin Boulevard, a location known for its bustling commercial activity. Santino was reportedly walking home from a nearby convenience store when he was struck by gunfire. Emergency responders arrived promptly and transported him to UC Davis Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
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  • KCRA: 12-year-old shot and killed in Sacramento is identified
  • abc10.com: 12-year-old dies in Sacramento shooting
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