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Leandro Mendoza

Case from Clifton, NJ dated Oct 16, 2015

Victim Details

Leandro Mendoza

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Clifton

NJ

2015-10-16

21

Leandro

Mendoza

07/12/2026

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Leandro Mendoza, a 21-year-old male, was fatally shot in Clifton, New Jersey, on October 16, 2015, during an armed robbery. The incident occurred as Mendoza and a co-worker were closing the Lexington Liquor store on Lexington Avenue. A group of individuals approached them, and at least one of them opened fire. Mendoza was struck by the gunfire and died from his injuries. The other employee sustained minor injuries in the attack. Family and friends described Mendoza as a hardworking and always sm ...
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  • nj: Teen gets 16 years for killing liquor store worker: report
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