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Carlos Navarro Franco

Case from Santa-monica, CA dated Jun 07, 2013

Victim Details

Carlos Navarro Franco

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Santa-monica

CA

2013-06-07

68

Carlos

Navarro Franco

07/17/2026

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Carlos Navarro Franco, a 68-year-old groundskeeper at Santa Monica College, tragically lost his life on June 7, 2013, during a violent rampage in Santa Monica, California. Franco was among five individuals fatally wounded by John Zawahri, a 23-year-old gunman who carried out a spree shooting that began with a domestic dispute and arson at his family home. The incident escalated as Zawahri moved through the city, ultimately targeting Santa Monica College. Franco and his 26-year-old daughter, Marc ...
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  • 2013 Santa Monica shooting - Wikipedia
  • Carlos Navarro Franco (1945-2013) - Find a Grave Memorial
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