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Joseph Tapia

Case from Bell-gardens, CA dated Nov 26, 2024

Victim Details

Joseph Tapia

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Bell-gardens

CA

2024-11-26

17

Joseph

Tapia

07/02/2026

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On November 26, 2024, 17-year-old Joseph Tapia was fatally shot in Cudahy, California. The incident occurred around 12:58 a.m. in the 4400 block of Clara Street, west of Atlantic Avenue. Authorities pronounced Tapia dead at the scene.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office identified the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head, classifying the manner of death as homicide.

Reports indicate that a 15-year-old individual was also shot during the incident and is i ...
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  • Teen Fatally Shot, Another Critically Injured Tuesday Morning
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