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Johnnie Escalante

Case from Upland, CA dated May 06, 2023

Victim Details

Name

Johnnie Escalante

Gender

Male

City

Upland

State

CA

Date Of Death

2023-05-06

Age At Death

24

First Name

Johnnie

Last Name

Escalante

Solved

litigation

Last Updated

06/26/2026

Case Description

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On the evening of May 6, 2023, 24-year-old Johnnie Rocky Escalante was fatally shot in Upland, California, during a cannabis delivery. The incident occurred around 9:40 p.m. in the 1300 block of East San Bernardino Road, where Escalante became involved in a physical altercation during the delivery. During the struggle, he was shot and managed to drive away but soon lost control of his vehicle, crashing into a tree. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.

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Daily Bulletin: Man shot to death during marijuana delivery in Upland; 3 arrested

Press Enterprise: Man shot to death during marijuana delivery in Upland; 3 arrested

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