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James Lara

Case from Banning, CA dated Aug 30, 2020

Victim Details

James Lara

Male

Banning

CA

2020-08-30

53

James

Lara

07/13/2026

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James Lara, aged 53, tragically lost his life on August 30, 2020, in a shooting incident at San Gorgonio Memorial Park in Banning, California. The incident occurred during a graveside memorial service, where Lara, along with two other victims, Theresa Sanchez and Felicia McCafferty, were shot. The shooting resulted in a triple homicide investigation by the Banning Police Department. Initially, Lara survived the attack but succumbed to his injuries on September 10, 2020. The victims were attendin ...
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  • Banning Record Gazette: At least two people slayed at Banning cemetery; four suspects sought
  • https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/incident/1783967
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