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Rafael Garcia

Case from Fowler, CA dated Jun 13, 2020

Victim Details

Rafael Garcia

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Fowler

CA

2020-06-13

42

Rafael

Garcia

06/28/2026

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On June 13, 2020, Rafael Garcia, aged 42, and his 16-year-old son, Jonathan Garcia, were tragically killed in their home in Fowler, California. The incident occurred around 5:00 PM when Fowler Police received a report of gunshots at a residence on the 200 block of N. 5th Street. Upon arrival, officers found both Rafael and Jonathan suffering from gunshot wounds, and they were pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Carlos “Charles” Cruz from Parlier, was later fo ...
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  • https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/crime/article243556427.html
  • ABC30 Fresno: 2 killed during domestic violence-related shooting in Fowler, suspect dead
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