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| Army Veteran Fatally Shot At Party |
| 2014-11-10 |
| [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 |
| #4 From the originating story: "'It appears Francisco was the target of the attack,' said Lt. Paul Vernon, commanding officer of the Mission Detective Division. 'Apparently, a simmering dispute had boiled over (...and then some...) during the night, and this suspect came looking for Francisco. Figuring out the dispute should lead us to the shooter." Guessing it was testosterone related. |
| Posted by: Ulomons Peacock4299 2014-11-10 15:39 |
| #3 Safer than in Chicago, too, Pan. I blame |
| Posted by: Barbara 2014-11-10 13:59 |
| #2 Sad state when it is safer in the Army in Afghan that it is in the gang infested Sylmar Kalifornia. |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2014-11-10 13:52 |
| #1 This was so similar to a story a year or so ago I had to go to the link and make sure Fred didn't replay it. Sadly, not. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2014-11-10 11:27 |