Homicide Suspect - Huntington Park Police / With Attachment
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Bulletin Headline: HOMICIDE SUSPECT
Sending Agency: Huntington Park Police
Sending Location: CA - Los Angeles - Huntington Park Bulletin DateTime: 2014-03-25 @ 18:44 Bulletin Case#: 14-5579262 Bulletin Author: BARILLAS #2438442 Sending User #: 44156 APBnet Version: 565365602
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