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Victim
Ada Ortiz, 44
Ada Ortiz, 44
December 29, 2023 – Ada Ortiz, 44, Allentown, Pennsylvania – Black on White – Home invasion
Ada Ortiz and her one-year-old grandson Sebastian Serrano were killed. Ada’s husband Leandro Ortiz was shot and seriously wounded. Another seven year-old child was fired upon.
Police say they do not know if the family was specifically targeted by the suspect. He is being charged with burglary as well and murder and attempted murder.
Suspect:
Gabriel Cartagena, 44
Note: Suspects are not legally considered guilty until guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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