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Margarita Padilla, an 18-year-old resident of San Ysidro, California, tragically lost her life on July 18, 1984, during what became known as the San Ysidro McDonald's massacre. On that fateful day, James Huberty, a 41-year-old man, entered the McDonald's restaurant in San Ysidro armed with multiple firearms, including a pump-action shotgun, a semi-automatic rifle, and an automatic pistol. Over the course of 77 minutes, Huberty opened fire on the patrons and staff, resulting in the deaths of 21 p ...Read More
Victim Details

Margarita Padilla

Female

San-ysidro

CA

1984-07-18

18

Margarita

Padilla

12/02/2025