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Stephen L. Romero

Case from Gilroy, CA dated Jul 28, 2019

Victim Details

Stephen L. Romero

Male

Gilroy

CA

2019-07-28

6

Stephen

L. Romero

06/28/2026

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Stephen L. Romero, a six-year-old boy from Gilroy, California, tragically lost his life on July 28, 2019, during a mass shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. The festival, a popular annual event, turned into a scene of chaos and horror when a gunman opened fire on the crowd. Stephen was attending the festival with his mother and grandmother when the shooting occurred. According to reports, Stephen was playing in a bounce house when he was shot in the back. His mother and grandmother were also ...
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  • Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting - Wikipedia
  • ABC30 Fresno: Gilroy Shooting: Police find 16th person injured during shooting
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    I was revisiting some reports about the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting and couldn't get this detail... ...Read More
    03/05/2024
    Attending the Gilroy Garlic Festival has always been a cherished tradition in our community, and the... ...Read More
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