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Case Description
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On March 26, 2023, 14-year-old Juan Ortega was fatally shot in Palmdale, California. The incident occurred around 5:20 p.m. in the 3000 block of East Avenue R-4. Authorities identified Juan Ortega as the victim, and his death was classified as a homicide.

In addition to Ortega, another male victim sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg. This individual managed to return to his residence in the 3100 block of Heather Avenue and was subsequently transported to a hospital for medical t ...Read More
Victim Details

Juan Ortega

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Palmdale

CA

2023-03-26

14

Juan

Ortega

12/14/2025