Eva Zamora, a 14-month-old infant from Tulare, California, tragically passed away on October 16, 2016, after being shot by her father, Larry Zamora, on October 13, 2016. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at a residence on the outskirts of Tulare. Deputies responded to a call about a double shooting and found Eva and her mother, Michelle Mosqueda, both critically injured from gunshot wounds. They were immediately transported to area hospitals for treatment.
Despite the medical efforts, Eva succumbed to her injuries three days later, with the official cause of death being a traumatic brain injury resulting from a single gunshot wound to the head.
Larry Zamora, the suspect in the shooting, had a long history of criminal activity, including gang affiliation and various charges dating back to 1997. On the day of the incident, after shooting Eva and Michelle, Larry fled the scene and barricaded himself in another house within Tulare city limits. This led to a day-long standoff with law enforcement, during which he fired multiple times at officers, injuring one. The standoff ended when Larry took his own life before he could be apprehended.
The investigation into the incident revealed that Larry Zamora had been living with Michelle's parents but had been kicked out due to his aggressive behavior. In the days leading up to the shooting, he had been trying to convince Michelle to leave with him, leading to frequent arguments. On the day of the shooting, witnesses reported that Larry was under the influence of methamphetamine, which likely exacerbated his violent tendencies.
Following the tragic events, the Tulare County Sheriff's Office conducted thorough investigations, including autopsies for both Eva and Larry. The community was left in shock, and the incident highlighted the severe impact of domestic violence and substance abuse. No further arrests or litigations were reported in connection with the case, as the primary suspect, Larry Zamora, had already taken his own life.
