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Magdalena Alvarez

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 25, 2021, a tragic incident occurred in Reedley, California, resulting in the death of 58-year-old Magdalena Alvarez. The event unfolded during a family Christmas gift exchange at a home on Goodfellow Avenue. Around 1:45 PM, Fresno County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call reporting gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered two women with fatal gunshot wounds: Magdalena Alvarez and 39-year-old Meisa Rashid, who was the girlfriend of Alvarez's father.

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  • FOX 10 Phoenix: California man opened fire on family as they opened presents on Christmas, killing 2
  • East Bay Times: Sheriff: California man fatally shoots grandmother, father’s girlfriend
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    Victim Details

    Magdalena Alvarez

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Reedley

    CA

    2021-12-25

    58

    Magdalena

    Alvarez

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Did anyone else find the timeline in this case puzzling? I'm feeling really upset for the families i... ...Read More
    11/28/2023
    I’ve been following the Reedley case since it happened, and I still can’t get over the impact th... ...Read More
    09/03/2023
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