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Andres Chavita Garcia

Case from Soledad, CA dated Feb 04, 2024

Victim Details

Andres Chavita Garcia

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Soledad

CA

2024-02-04

26

Andres

Chavita Garcia

litigation

06/29/2026

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On February 4, 2024, in Soledad, California, 26-year-old Andres "Chavita" Garcia and his 20-year-old cousin, Jack Canchola, were tragically killed in a case of mistaken identity. The cousins had left a family celebration to take a drive near the Salinas River, a spot favored by Canchola. During their outing, they were confronted by at least two individuals in a light-colored, four-door sedan, later identified as a stolen 2013 Kia Optima. Attempting to evade the assailants, Garcia and Canchola fl ...
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  • 3 arrested in King City mass shooting, double murder case in Monterey County
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    I've been following the tragic case of Andres "Chavita" Garcia and Jack Canchola, and my heart goes ... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about how the family of Andres "Chavita" Garcia and Jack Canchola must be feel... ...Read More
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