Vanessa Guillory, a 21-year-old resident of San Francisco, tragically lost her life on February 25, 2018, in Daly City, California. Vanessa was one of the victims in a fatal shooting incident that took place outside the Hillside Market in Broadmoor, a small community within Daly City. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. following an argument outside the market. Vanessa, along with 22-year-old Michael Garcia-Salem of Half Moon Bay, was shot and killed during the altercation.
Another man was injured but survived the attack.
The shooting was a significant event for the Broadmoor community, which had not experienced such violence in decades. The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office identified Vanessa and Michael as the victims shortly after the incident. The police investigation revealed that the parties involved in the shooting knew each other, suggesting that the attack was targeted rather than random.
In the aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement officials made several arrests. Devin Lum, 20, of South San Francisco, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and one count of discharging a weapon. Additionally, Guardado Duff, 23, of Oakland, was taken into custody on accessory murder charges. Both men were held without bail at the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City. Authorities also detained a third man, although his identity and charges were not immediately disclosed.
The community responded to the tragedy with a makeshift memorial outside the Hillside Market, where friends and family gathered to mourn the loss of Vanessa and Michael. The investigation into the shooting involved multiple detectives from various agencies, all working diligently to bring those responsible to justice. The case highlighted the close-knit nature of the Broadmoor community and the impact such a violent event had on its residents.
