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Gina Minerva Love

Death by Force
Case Description
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On September 13, 2023, in unincorporated San Leandro, California, 54-year-old Carlos Smith was arrested following the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, identified as Gina Minerva Love. The incident occurred at Smith's residence near the intersection of 166th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard.

Earlier that morning, around 9:30 a.m., deputies from the Alameda County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a domestic disturbance at the specified location. Upon arrival, they confirmed that bo ...Read More
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  • East Bay Times: Alameda sheriff’s office: Man killed woman after cops set up perimeter around home
  • East Bay Times: San Leandro: Woman shot and killed during domestic dispute
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    Victim Details

    Gina Minerva Love

    Female

    Black / African American

    San-leandro

    CA

    2023-09-13

    Gina

    Minerva Love

    litigation

    11/25/2025

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