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Melanie Cera

Case from Los-angeles, CA dated Jul 16, 2023

Victim Details

Melanie Cera

Female

Black / African American

Los-angeles

CA

2023-07-16

19

Melanie

Cera

07/20/2026

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On the evening of July 16, 2023, at approximately 10:44 p.m., 19-year-old Melanie Lizbeth Mancera and a 21-year-old female companion were standing outside near the intersection of South Gless and East First streets in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles. They were approached by two male suspects who drew handguns and fired multiple shots before fleeing the scene.

Tragically, Melanie was pronounced dead at the scene by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. Her companion sustaine ...
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  • Los Angeles Times: 1 woman killed, another wounded in possible gang-related shooting in Boyle Heights
  • https://twitter.com/DowntownLAScan/status/1680859752274989056
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    I've been following the case of Melanie Mancera, and my heart goes out to her family and loved ones.... ...Read More
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