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Michael A. Rangel

Case from Riverside, CA dated Oct 28, 2023

Victim Details

Michael A. Rangel

Male

White / Caucasian

Riverside

CA

2023-10-28

68

Michael

A. Rangel

07/11/2026

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On October 28, 2023, Michael Rangel, a 68-year-old Army veteran and grandfather, was tragically shot and killed while watering his front lawn in Riverside, California. The incident occurred in broad daylight, leaving the community and his family in shock and mourning.

In the weeks following the shooting, Riverside Police Department detectives identified and arrested two suspects in connection with Rangel's death. Gabriel Molina, 29, was arrested on murder charges, while his alleged acc ...
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  • Army vet and father of 4 shot and killed on front lawn in Riverside, shooter at large
  • San Bernardino Sun: Man shot to death in Riverside
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    Does anyone else find it incredibly disturbing that Gabriel Molina was out on bail despite his viole... ...Read More
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    I can't shake the feeling of unease knowing that Michael Rangel's life was taken so senselessly. Thi... ...Read More
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