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Suspect in Hollywood triple murder was convicted of murder before. He also ran for Congress
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Andrew J. Campa, Richard Winton , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Patrick Kevin Spurlock was taken into custody last week. A 57-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with three shooting deaths.
A 57-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with three shooting deaths. Patrick Kevin Spurlock was taken into custody last week. He has been linked to the deaths, which occurred in July.
Further details about the case are available from the source. Spurlock has a prior conviction for murder. He also has a history of pursuing public office, having run for Congress at one point.
Spurlock's background includes a connection to Compton, where he was born. The source provides more information about the case and Spurlock's past.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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