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Fabian Villagomez

Case from East-chicago, IN dated Oct 01, 2020

Victim Details

Fabian Villagomez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

East-chicago

IN

2020-10-01

32

Fabian

Villagomez

07/16/2026

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In the early morning hours of October 1, 2020, a dispute that began inside an East Chicago, Indiana bar tragically spilled outside, ending the life of 36-year-old Fabian Villagomez. The incident unfolded at El Sombrero Bar, located at 2001 Broadway Street. An argument that started within the establishment escalated and moved outdoors, culminating in a fatal shooting.

East Chicago Police were alerted to the scene around 3:27 AM by a shot spotter notification that detected four gunshots nea ...
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  • Obituary/Virtual Registration for Fabian Villagomez | Divinity Funeral Home and Cremation Services
  • nwitimes.com: Man shot to death outside East Chicago's El Sombrero bar, police say
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