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Carlos Zepeda-Ponce

Death by Force
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On June 18, 2017, a tragic incident occurred in a parking lot in Salem, Oregon, resulting in the deaths of two men, one of whom was 50-year-old Carlos Zepeda-Ponce. The incident took place in a strip mall parking lot, where the victims were found shot and killed.

Carlos Zepeda-Ponce, along with 26-year-old Hector Martinez-Arroyo, were the victims of this violent crime. The police investigation quickly led to the identification of a suspect in connection with the double homicide. The suspe ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Carlos Zepeda-Ponce

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Salem

    OR

    2017-06-18

    50

    Carlos

    Zepeda-Ponce

    11/25/2025

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