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The Hill
11 hours ago
- The Hill
Southern California fitness influencer killed in ‘act of unimaginable violence'
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.
Global News
13 hours ago
- Global News
Fitness influencer Gloria Zamora shot and killed by estranged husband
Fitness influencer Gloria Zamora and her business partner were fatally shot outside a Southern California restaurant by Zamora's estranged husband, according to family members and police. Zamora, 40, and Hector Garduno, 43, met to discuss a new project on June 22 at a strip mall sushi restaurant in San Bernardino County's community of Fontana when they were shot and killed in the parking lot, family members told NBC Los Angeles. Police identified the shooter as Zamora's estranged husband, Thomas Alberto Tamayo Lizarraga, who was shot and killed by an off-duty sheriff's deputy, who happened to hear the gunfire. Zamora, a mother of seven, and Garduno, a father of four, both died at a hospital after the shooting. Story continues below advertisement On June 16, the fitness influencer, who has more than 150,000 followers on Instagram, announced she was leaving Lizarraga, her estranged husband, on her podcast HERizon. 'They were going through a divorce, that led to this,' officer Steve Reed with the Fontana Police Department told ABC 7. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'We don't know how he knew where she was at, but apparently, she had been at the restaurant for approximately an hour prior to the shooting.' Reed said that several off-duty law enforcement officers were in the area when gunfire erupted, including one off-duty San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy who was driving by the location and witnessed the shooting. Story continues below advertisement He said that the deputy 'made a U-turn at the light, and got out of his vehicle, and confronted the suspect.' The deputy, who has not been named, shot and killed Lizarraga during the confrontation. One of Zamora's daughters has set up a GoFundMe page to help support the family after 'an act of unimaginable violence.' 'My mom was senselessly taken from us, she was murdered by my step dad Tomas,' Jazlynne Zamora 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.' Jazlynne said that her mother 'uplifted and inspired countless women, reminding them of their worth, their strength, and their potential.' 'She always said, 'Women can do anything they set their minds to,' and she lived those words every day. Her courage, kindness, and determination touched the lives of everyone who knew her,' she added. 'This tragedy has left our family devastated emotionally and financially. We are asking for your help to cover funeral and memorial expenses, and to ease the burden on my siblings and I as we try to navigate life in the wake of this loss. Any funds raised will go directly toward funeral costs and support for my siblings and I in the difficult months ahead.' Story continues below advertisement The GoFundMe page has raised more than US$33,260 of its goal of $35,000 from 481 donations as of Wednesday afternoon. Garduno's daughters also set up a GoFundMe page to help support their family after the unexpected loss of their father. 'He was a loving, devoted, and hardworking man that was tragically murdered and gone too soon,' they wrote. 'He lived life with strength and did everything he could for his four daughters and family.' Garduno's family said they were reaching out to their community 'for help with funeral expenses and to support his four daughters' as they 'navigate this incredibly difficult time and push forward with the grace of God.' 'Any funds raised will go toward giving our dad the respectful and loving farewell he deserves, and to help ease the immediate financial burden on our family,' they added. The GoFundMe post has raised more than US$10,000 of its goal of $1,000 from 214 donations as of Wednesday afternoon. The deaths of Zamora and Garduno come one month after the fatal shooting of a Colombian influencer at her home on May 15 by a suspect posing as a delivery driver. María José Estupiñán was shot in the face when she opened the door. Surveillance footage of the incident obtained by police showed the assailant fleeing the scene shortly after it occurred. Story continues below advertisement Following Estupiñán's death, Colombian police said she had been abused by her former partner — who is now a suspect — and suggested the killing could have been a femicide, the targeted and purposeful killing of women and girls because of their gender. The victim had previously reported her ex-partner for domestic violence, according to women's rights lawyers. The day before she died, a judge reportedly ruled in her favour and ordered her abuser to pay Estupiñán 30 million pesos — about C$9,900 — in damages. A week before Estupiñán's death, Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old beauty influencer, was shot dead by a man who entered the beauty salon where she worked in Zapopan, central Mexico, near Guadalajara, while she was livestreaming on TikTok. Her death is being treated as a femicide by local authorities. Seconds before the incident, Marquez was seen on her TikTok livestream seated at a table, holding onto a stuffed toy. She was heard saying, 'They're coming,' before a voice in the background asked, 'Hey, Vale?' Marquez responded 'yes' before muting the livestream. Story continues below advertisement — With files from Global News' Rachel Goodman
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Express Tribune
US fitness influencer Gloria Zamora and date fatally shot by estranged husband in parking lot attack
California fitness influencer Gloria Zamora and her dinner date, Hector Garduno, were fatally shot outside a sushi restaurant on Monday night. Police say her estranged husband, Thomas Alberto Tamayo Lizarraga, carried out the attack before being killed by an off-duty sheriff's deputy. Zamora, a mother of seven with over 150,000 Instagram followers, was known for sharing fitness tips and motivational content. She had recently discussed her separation from Lizarraga on her podcast HERizon. That evening, she was meeting Garduno, a father of four, for dinner when the violence occurred. According to the Fontana Police Department, Lizarraga ambushed the couple in the restaurant's parking lot. Officer Steve Reed confirmed the pair had been separated and were going through a divorce. The attack was witnessed by an off-duty deputy from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, who was driving past the scene. The deputy made a U-turn, confronted Lizarraga, and fatally shot him after witnessing the killings. The investigation is ongoing. A GoFundMe page created by Zamora's daughter described her mother as a 'light in her community' who inspired women to recognise their strength and worth. 'She always said, 'Women can do anything they set their minds to,' and she lived those words every day,' the tribute reads. Garduno's family also launched a fundraiser, remembering him as a devoted father and hardworking man 'gone too soon.'
Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Los Angeles Times
Fitness influencer mother killed by estranged husband while out on date
Three people are dead in San Bernardino County after authorities say a man gunned down his estranged wife and her date outside a restaurant before he was confronted and fatally shot by an off-duty sheriff's deputy. The dramatic sequence of events unfolded Sunday evening in a strip mall parking lot, where fitness influencer Gloria Zamora had been on a date, Fontana police said. Zamora, 40, built an online following as as fitness influencer and model. She was a mother to seven children between 8 and 24 years old, according to her family. She was estranged from her husband, Thomas Albert Tamayo Lizarraga, 45, who police say shot Zamora and her date, Hector Garduno, 43, just after 9:30 p.m. outside a sushi restaurant on the 15200 block of Summit Avenue. Police say Lizarraga first shot Garduno and then turned the gun on his estranged wife. An off-duty San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy in the area heard the gunfire and rushed to the scene and saw Lizarraga running away, Fontana Police Officer Steven Reed said. The off-duty deputy stopped his vehicle in the street, confronted Lizarraga and fatally shot him, police said. A gun believed to be used by Lizarraga was recovered at the scene. Zamora and Garduno were taken by paramedics to the hospital, where they died from their injuries. Zamora's daughter Jazlynne Zamora mourned her mother in a GoFundMe post, where she described Lizarraga as her stepfather. 'My mom was more than just a mother — she was a light in her community,' Jazlynne Zamora said. 'She uplifted and inspired countless women, reminding them of their worth, their strength, and their potential. She always said, 'Women can do anything they set their minds to,' and she lived those words every day.' Zamora worked as a personal trainer and amassed over 150,000 followers on Instagram. Garduno was a father to four daughters, according to a GoFundMe post set up by his family. 'He was a loving, devoted, and hardworking man that was tragically murdered and gone too soon,' read a message from his daughter Yesenia Garduno. 'He lived life with strength and did everything he could for his four daughters and family.'
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who was Gloria Zamora? California fitness influencer, her date shot dead by estranged husband in Fontana
A California fitness celebrity with over 150,000 Instagram followers was shot dead by her estranged husband as she was out on a date at a sushi restaurant. Gloria Zamora, 40, died at the Falcon Ridge Town Center parking lot in Fontana at around 9.40 p.m. on Saturday(Gloria Zamor/Instagram) According to authorities, Gloria Zamora, 40, died at the Falcon Ridge Town Center parking lot in Fontana at around 9.40 p.m. on Saturday. Responding to the tragic death of their mother, one of Zamora's seven kids denounced the incident as 'unimaginable act of violence.' According to investigators, suspect Thomas Lizarraga, 45, found Zamora and her date, 43-year-old father of four Hector Garduno, outside Summa Sushi. He fired gunshots at both of them. The gunshot alerted a San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy who was among the off-duty law enforcement officers in the area, stated Fontana Police Officer Steve Reed, as per ABC 7 Eyewitness News. 'Apparently, he was driving on the street outside the shopping center and heard the gunshots and saw what had happened, made a U-turn at the light, and got out of his vehicle, and confronted the suspect,' Reed said. According to officials, the other two victims succumbed to their wounds after being transported to a nearby hospital. Lizarraga and Zamora 'were going through a divorce,' Reed stated. Also Read: Tyler Wall's death cause revealed? MrBeast gives clarification as his post sparks huge uproar Lizarraga shot dead during altercation with cop Lizarraga was shot and killed during the altercation with the deputy. Days before the incident, Zamora posted a video of herself on the HERizon podcast to her 152,000 Instagram followers, captioning it, 'who needs enemies with husbands like these?' Regarding her ex-partner, she remarked, 'Instead of being supportive, you're over here trying to like bring me down.' Jazlynee, Zamora's daughter, started a GoFundMe page to help the family with funeral expenses and to reduce the load on her six siblings. In support of her father, one of Garduno's four daughters also created a GoFundMe page, calling him a 'hardworking man that was tragically murdered and taken too soon.'
