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Walgreens Employee Shot Dead in California Pharmacy Attack

4/2/2025

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In a tragic incident on March 31, 2025, Narciso Gallardo Fernandez, 30, allegedly shot and killed Walgreens employee Erick Velasquez in Madera, California, fueled by a deep-seated disdain for large pharmacies. Arrested while reloading his weapon outside the store, Fernandez now faces serious charges, leaving Velasquez's wife and two children to mourn their loss.

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In a tragic incident on March 31, 2025, Narciso Gallardo Fernandez, 30, allegedly shot and killed Walgreens employee Erick Velasquez in Madera, California, fueled by a deep-seated disdain for large pharmacies. Arrested while reloading his weapon outside the store, Fernandez now faces serious charges, leaving Velasquez's wife and two children to mourn their loss.