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Community marks one year since Carlos Roberto Montoya died fleeing immigration agents at Monrovia Home Depot
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Andres Gutierrez , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the community's response and the circumstances surrounding Montoya Valdez's death are available from local news sources, including FOX 11 Los Angeles. The 52-year-old's death occurred during an immigration enforcement operation.
A community gathering took place near the Monrovia Home Depot to mark a somber anniversary. It has been one year since Carlos Roberto Montoya Valdez died while fleeing immigration agents. The 52-year-old's death occurred during an immigration enforcement operation.
Community members came together for a vigil and march to commemorate the occasion. The event was held in the vicinity of the Monrovia Home Depot, where the incident took place.
Further details about the community's response and the circumstances surrounding Montoya Valdez's death are available from local news sources, including FOX 11 Los Angeles .
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) Reading time: 1 min
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