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Army Veteran Fatally Shot At Party
[LOSANGELES.CBSLOCAL] A 22-year-old Army veteran who recently returned from serving in Afghanistan was fatally shot early Sunday morning while attending a party with friends.According to the Sylmar Police Department, Francisco Garcia attended a party with several friends on Saturday evening at a home located on Dronfield Street. Around 2:00 a.m. Sunday, those who attended the party moved up the street to a different location. Officers explained Garcia was standing on the sidewalk, North of Astoria Street, when two cars stopped near Sylmar High School. A Hispanic man reportedly exited a dark SUV and proceeded to smash a beer bottle on the ground while yelling at Garcia across the street. He then walked to the second vehicle, described as a white Toyota or Honda, retrieved a handgun from a second suspect and started shooting at Garcia. Authorities said Garcia was shot and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Posted by: Fred 2014-11-10 |
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