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Kevin Ortiz

Case from Tulsa, OK dated Nov 22, 2018

Victim Details

Kevin Ortiz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Tulsa

OK

2018-11-22

18

Kevin

Ortiz

07/02/2026

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An 18-year-old male named Kevin Israel Ortiz, born on October 7, 2000, to Israel Ortiz Vazquez and Nely Ortiz Davila, was known for being full of life and always willing to help others. He had an entrepreneurial spirit, often using his Facebook page to sell items like video game consoles and tires, in addition to connecting with friends.

On what should have been a festive Thanksgiving evening, November 22, 2018, a violent act cut his promising life short. At approximately 9 p.m. in Tulsa, ...
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  • Tulsa World: 18-year-old fatally shot Thanksgiving night
  • KTUL: Man shot in north Tulsa
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