U.S. Army Vet Fatally Shot At Party In Sylmar
Francisco Garcia, who had recently returned from serving in Afghanistan, attended a party Saturday evening at his girlfriend's home in Sylmar, Los Angeles.
Around 2 a.m. Sunday morning, those at the party decided to move to a new location near Sylmar High School. While crossing the street, two cars pulled up and an occupant began shooting at Garcia.
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Detectives believe that the occupants of the cars had not been at the party, but that a dispute between Garcia and the shooter had originated from a previous encounter.
Loved ones gathered Sunday morning around a memorial filled with flowers and candles near Sylmar High School.
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