Do you know who murdered Augustine Garcia and Yanize Mora in 2010? On November 2, 2010, Augustine Garcia, age 20, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Cathedral City, California. Garcia, along with Yanize Mora, age 16, and four others, were shot when a car approached and its occupants opened fire on the group. The incident occurred in the 67100 block of Assistencia as Mora and her partner Moises Sanudo were introducing their infant son to friends. The driver of the vehicle asked "Where are you from?" before firing multiple gunshots into the crowd.
Yanize Mora died at the scene, while Augustine Garcia succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The other victims, including a three-month-old infant, sustained injuries but survived.
The vehicle involved was described as a light-colored Chrysler PT Cruiser or Chevrolet HHR, and the shooter as a Hispanic male in his early 20s. Despite a police investigation that followed up on several leads and conducted numerous interviews, the case remains unsolved. The families of Garcia and Mora have continued to seek justice over the years, commemorating the victims through remembrance events and continuing to appeal to the public for any information that could help solve the case.
The Cathedral City Police Department has kept the investigation open, emphasizing the tragic loss of two young lives in their own neighborhood. Family members have tried to maintain awareness through public remembrance ceremonies in front of City Hall, keeping the focus on the ongoing need for answers and accountability in this unresolved crime. The pain from this senseless act of violence continues to affect the family, but they remain determined to keep their loved ones’ memories alive and advocate for justice.
