In the quiet city of Garden City, Kansas, the life of 32-year-old Victor Uel Cabrera Jr. was tragically cut short on a Sunday evening in March of 2021. On March 7th, police were dispatched to an apartment on West Fulton Street following a report of a man who had been shot in the head. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Cabrera, who was then transported by Finney County EMS to St.
Catherine Hospital.
The severity of his injuries necessitated a transfer to Via Christi Hospital in Wichita for more advanced care. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Victor Cabrera Jr. succumbed to his wounds and passed away. His death was ruled a homicide, prompting an extensive investigation by law enforcement authorities in southwest Kansas. He was a Hispanic male. For more than two years, the case remained a primary focus for investigators who diligently pursued leads to bring justice for Cabrera and his family.
A significant breakthrough in the case came on July 19, 2023. After a thorough and lengthy investigation, police conducted a traffic stop in the 1000 block of North 2nd Street in Garden City. During this stop, they arrested 39-year-old Alfonso Fajardo in connection with the 2021 killing of Victor Cabrera Jr. Fajardo, a man with a criminal history that includes convictions for aggravated battery and aggravated burglary, was taken into custody without incident.
Following his arrest, Alfonso Fajardo was booked into the Finney County Jail. He faces multiple charges, including Second-Degree Murder, Aggravated Intimidation of a Witness, and Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. The arrest brought a long-awaited sense of progress for those who knew and loved Victor Cabrera Jr., as the legal process against the man accused of his murder began to unfold.
