Matthews Currie, age 39

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Lost to gun violence on February 6, 2026 in Compton, California.

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Feb 6: MyNewsLA.com: LASD Investigates Fatal Shooting in Compton - MyNewsLA.com
Nixle: #LASD Homicide Detectives Responding to Shooting Death Investigation, 200 block N. Bowen Av #Compton from LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB) : Nixle
Feb 6: MyNewsLA.com: LASD Launches Investigation into Compton Shooting - MyNewsLA.com
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Nickname:
5 Matt

8 Meezy

2 Mezzo

5 Meezy Locc

4 Young Meezy

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Number of children:
2 4

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Personality:
6 Ambitious

6 Reliable

6 Trustworthy

6 Shy

5 Funny

4 Loyal

5 Generous

7 Legend

7 Strong

5 Kind

4 Lowkey

3 Introvert

6 Handsome

5 ONE OF ONE

5 Loved

4 Father

4 Caring

3 Resilient

3 Business Minded

4 Self Made

3 Protector

1 Friend

1 Brother

1 Solid

1 King

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Occupation:
2 Business Owner

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Comments:
6 "Matthew Currie"

1 I am so sorry this happened to you bro! You will truly be missed! May your beautiful spirit live on!

2 I miss you cousin

2 R.I.P Matt, gone but never forgotten 💙

2 Forever in our heart. Forever the realist. You are truly missed.

1 You are and will forever be missed! Forever in my heart. I will never forget you! Get your rest💙💔

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