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Richard Andrew Cardona

Case from Goleta, CA dated Feb 10, 2022

Victim Details

Richard Andrew Cardona

Male

Goleta

CA

2022-02-10

43

Richard

Andrew Cardona

06/23/2026

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Richard Andrew Cardona, a 43-year-old resident of Goleta, California, tragically lost his life on February 10, 2022, due to gunshot wounds. The incident occurred at the Pacifica Suites hotel on Hollister Avenue, where reports of shots fired were made around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, Sheriff’s deputies found a significant amount of blood and broken glass at the scene, indicating a violent altercation. Cardona was admitted to Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital approximately an hour after the shooting, su ...
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  • KSBY: Two men arrested in Goleta homicide investigation
  • KSBY: Sheriff's office identifies victim in deadly shooting at Goleta hotel
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