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Rigoberto Zabala

Case from Hanford, CA dated Mar 30, 2023

Victim Details

Rigoberto Zabala

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Hanford

CA

2023-03-30

33

Rigoberto

Zabala

07/07/2026

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On March 30, 2023, 33-year-old Rigoberto Garcia Zabala Jr. was fatally shot outside a Domino's Pizza in Hanford, California. The incident occurred shortly after 10 a.m., marking the city's third homicide of the year.

Hanford Police Captain Karl Anderson described the shooting as a crime of opportunity, suggesting that the suspects seized the chance to confront Zabala in a high-traffic area. He expressed concern over the increasing brazenness of criminals, attributing it to relaxed stat ...
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  • YourCentralValley.com: Police identify victim of shooting outside Hanford pizza shop
  • YourCentralValley.com: 3 in custody after Hanford pizza shop homicide, police say
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    It's truly unsettling to think about how Rigoberto's death unfolded in such a public place, like out... ...Read More
    10/02/2024
    Just wanted to share my thoughts about Rigoberto Garcia Zabala Jr.'s tragic passing. It's so sad to ... ...Read More
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