Southern California fitness influencer killed in ‘act of unimaginable violence'

The Hill

6 hours ago

FONTANA, Calif. (KTLA) – New details are emerging in a shocking double slaying outside a sushi restaurant in California's San Bernardino County over the weekend that was heard by an off-duty deputy, who then shot and killed the gunman.
The violence unfolded on June 22 in a strip mall parking lot in the 15200 block of Summit Avenue in Fontana just after 9:30 p.m.
Gloria Zamora, a 40-year-old fitness influencer and mother of seven, was on a date with her boyfriend, 43-year-old Hector Garduno, a father of four daughters himself, when the couple was fatally gunned down by Zamora's estranged husband, 45-year-old Thomas Albert Tamayo Lizarraga, Fontana Police told the Los Angeles Times.
Investigators said Lizarraga targeted Zamora's boyfriend first before turning the gun on her.
An unidentified SBSD deputy who heard the gunfire and rushed to the scene in his vehicle spotted the 45-year-old man running away. Bringing his vehicle to a stop in the street, the deputy confronted Lizarraga before fatally shooting him.
Zamora and Garduno were rushed to the hospital where they both succumbed to their injuries.
The deadly attack came just weeks after Zamora said on a multi-episode podcast that she planned to leave her husband, Sandra Mitchell of Nexstar's KTLA reported.
In a GoFundMe organized by her daughter Jazlynne Zamora, the 40-year-old fitness trainer and model, who had amassed nearly 160,000 followers on her Instagram account, was described as an inspirational beacon for other women, someone who reminded them of their strength and potential.
'My mom was senselessly taken from us. She was murdered by my stepdad Tomas, in an act of unimaginable violence,' Jazlynne wrote. 'She leaves behind 7 beautiful children, ages 8 to 24, who are now facing a future without our mother's warmth, guidance and unconditional love.'
In a GoFundMe organized by Yesenia Garduno, Hector Garduno was described as a devoted, loving, and hardworking father who did everything he could for his family and four daughters.
'His passing has left a hole in our hearts and a void in our lives that can never be filled,' Yesenia said.
Investigators said the gun believed to have been used by Lizarraga was recovered at the scene and booked into evidence.