On December 9, 2023, at approximately 2:26 PM, Santa Maria police officers responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Western Avenue and Agnes Avenue. Upon arrival, they found 15-year-old Jesus Cabrera Valverde suffering from gunshot wounds. Valverde, a resident of Santa Maria and a student at Pioneer Valley High School, received immediate medical attention and was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
In the days following the inci
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