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Francis William Varney, a 77-year-old resident of Azusa, California, was tragically killed on November 8, 2016, in a shooting incident that shocked the local community. Varney, a long-time resident known for his friendly demeanor and morning walks with his Chihuahua, was one of the victims of a violent outburst by his next-door neighbor, Carlos Francisco Mendez. On that fateful afternoon, Mendez, who had been bingeing on cocaine, emerged from his home armed with an automatic rifle and began indi ...Read More
Victim Details

Francis William Varney

Male

White / Caucasian

Azusa

CA

2016-11-08

77

Francis

William Varney

11/25/2025