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Francisco Isaiah Paco Fernandez

Case from Aztec, NM dated Dec 07, 2017

Victim Details

Francisco Isaiah “Paco” Fernandez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Aztec

NM

2017-12-07

18

Francisco

Isaiah Paco Fernandez

07/26/2026

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On December 7, 2017, a tragic shooting occurred at Aztec High School in Aztec, New Mexico, resulting in the deaths of two students, including Francisco Isaiah “Paco” Fernandez, who was 18 years old at the time of his death. Paco, a junior at the school, was one of the victims identified by the police following the incident.

The shooting took place during the first period of the school day. Students described the terrifying moments as they heard gunfire getting closer to their classroo ...
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  • Legacy.com: Francisco Fernandez Obituary (2000 - 2017) - Farmington, NM - Farmington Daily Times
  • Las Cruces Sun-News: Aztec High School shooting victim remembered as happy, service oriented
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