Credited from: ABCNEWS
The violent incident occurred in San Bernardino County, California, where fitness influencer Gloria Zamora, 40, was shot by her estranged husband, Thomas Albert Tamayo Lizarraga, 45. The attack took place outside a sushi restaurant while Zamora was on a date with Hector Garduno, 43, just after 9:30 p.m. Lizarraga first targeted Garduno before turning the gun on Zamora, leading to a tragic outcome where both were fatally shot, according to latimes and abcnews.
After hearing the gunshots, an off-duty San Bernardino County deputy rushed to the scene and confronted Lizarraga as he attempted to flee. The deputy fatally shot Lizarraga after witnessing his violent actions, according to thehill. Both Zamora and Garduno were transported to a hospital where they succumbed to their injuries shortly after arrival.
Zamora, a mother of seven, was well-known on social media for her fitness coaching, amassing over 150,000 followers on Instagram. Her daughter, Jazlynne Zamora, described her mother as an inspiration, stating, “She uplifted and inspired countless women,” while mourning her loss in a heartfelt GoFundMe post that raised over $24,000 for Zamora's children, according to sfgate and abcnews.
Garduno is remembered by his family as a loving and hardworking father, deeply dedicated to his four daughters. His daughter, Yesenia Garduno, shared sentiments echoing the profound sense of loss felt by their family, highlighting the void that his tragic death has left behind, as reported by latimes and thehill.