The fitness coach had dedicated her time to encouraging women to reclaim their strength, but she was sadly gunned down in a parking lot while trying to rebuild her own life.
A Saturday night dinner outing ended in tragedy after a 40-year-old woman and her companion were gunned down in the parking lot of a shopping plaza on Summit Avenue in Fontana, California. Both victims later died from their injuries.
According to the Fontana Police Department, officers arrived at the shopping center around 9:30 p.m. on June 21 following reports of a shooting. Authorities found two victims, Gloria Zamora and Hector Garduno, both critically wounded in front of a sushi restaurant.
Investigators believe Zamora and Garduno were ambushed by Zamora’s estranged husband, who had somehow discovered her whereabouts. The suspect, 45-year-old Thomas Alberto Tamayo Lizarraga, was then shot and killed by an off-duty sheriff’s deputy who heard the gunfire and responded immediately.
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“We don’t know how he knew where she was at,” said Officer Steve Reed, “but apparently, she had been at the restaurant for approximately an hour prior to the shooting.”
The identity of the deputy who shot the murder suspect has not been released. Officials say that they are still working to determine how Lizarraga located Zamora that night.
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Zamora was a public figure whose online presence focused on self-worth and health. In a recent podcast appearance, she shared that she dealt with a lot of mental pressure as her marriage to Lizarraga broke down.
“My whole second marriage started falling apart because, obviously, I’m like dedicating time into fitness and trying to grow something,” she said during Episode 19 of the Herizon podcast. “People started getting insecure and not allowing me to thrive… So I felt like that person was just holding me back, and, you know, I decided to end my second marriage.”
Zamora leaves behind seven children ranging in age from 8 to 24. Her daughter, Jazlynne, launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral costs and support her siblings. They have raised more than $32,000.
“My mom was more than just a mother — she was a light in her community,” Jazlynne wrote. “She uplifted and inspired countless women, reminding them of their worth, their strength, and their potential.”
Garduno, 43, was described by family members as a devoted father of four girls. A separate GoFundMe campaign launched in his honor raised over $9,000 as of June 25.
“He lived life with strength and did everything he could for his four daughters and family,” his relatives wrote. “His passing has left a hole in our hearts and a void in our lives that can never be filled.”
Both fundraisers remain active. The Fontana Police Department is still conducting their investigation into the shooting.
