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Anderson Garcia

Death by Force
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A Father's Day celebration at the WestFest carnival in West Valley City, Utah, turned into a scene of unimaginable tragedy for one family on the evening of June 15, 2025. What was meant to be a joyous occasion for Anderson and Mehili Garcia with their twin infant sons ended in the heartbreaking loss of one of their children. Eight-month-old Anderson Garcia Cabrera Jr., a Hispanic baby boy, was fatally struck by a stray bullet during a sudden outbreak of gunfire at the festival. His parents, who ...Read More
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  • https://gephardtdaily.com/local/wvc-couple-raises-funds-to-bury-8-month-old-son-killed-in-westfest-shooting/
  • KSL NewsRadio: West Valley carnival shooting kills 3, injures 2
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    Victim Details

    Anderson Garcia

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Salt Lake City

    UT

    2025-06-15

    Anderson

    Garcia

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone else read about how the community is rallying to support the Garcia family after this tra... ...Read More
    10/31/2025
    I just can't stop thinking about the sheer randomness of it all. How a family outing meant to create... ...Read More
    07/05/2025
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