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Misael Garcia Vasquez

Case from Gastonia, NC dated Dec 19, 2016

Victim Details

Misael Garcia Vasquez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Gastonia

NC

2016-12-19

23

Misael

Garcia Vasquez

06/24/2026

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Misael Garcia Vasquez, a 23-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically killed on December 19, 2016, in Gastonia, North Carolina. Misael, who aspired to be a motivational speaker, was working as a waiter at the time of his death. On the night of the incident, he was parked in his red Toyota Camry in front of the Gray Franklin Express Mart when he was shot in the head during an attempted robbery. He was transported to CaroMont Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

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  • charlotteobserver: Twins charged after Gastonia man dies in shooting Tuesday night
  • WSOC: Twin brothers charged with fatal shooting at Gastonia store
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