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Nayanci Gonzalez

Death by Force
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Nayanci Gonzalez, a 14-year-old sophomore at San Leandro High School, tragically lost her life on October 27, 2005, in a murder-suicide incident. Nayanci was walking to school when she was approached by 17-year-old Alejandro Fajardo, who had been her boyfriend. Fajardo, upset over Nayanci's decision to end their relationship, shot her five times in the back with a pump-action shotgun before taking his own life. The incident occurred on a sidewalk near the school, shocking classmates and the comm ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Nayanci A. Gonzalez

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    San-leandro

    CA

    2005-10-27

    14

    Nayanci

    Gonzalez

    11/11/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone else find it disturbing how easy it was for Alejandro to access a shotgun, especially co... ...Read More
    08/19/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the role of schools in situations like Nayanci's. It's heart-wrenchin... ...Read More
    07/29/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I’m just reflecting on the sheer weight this tragedy has placed on Nayanci’s fa... ...Read More
    03/12/2023
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