Lesly Dayanne Fierro Noriega, a 17-year-old resident of Santa Rosa, California, tragically lost her life on May 5, 2022, in what authorities have determined to be a murder-suicide. Lesly was found dead alongside her 23-year-old boyfriend, Anthony Guzman, in their shared residence on Aston Avenue. Both individuals had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
The Santa Rosa Police Department responded to the scene following reports of gunfire and discovered a Polymer 80 "ghost" handgun, which is an untraceable firearm.
Investigations revealed that Anthony Guzman fatally shot Lesly before turning the gun on himself. The couple had a four-month-old baby, who was present at the scene but unharmed physically. The incident has been described as an isolated case of domestic violence, with no other suspects involved. Lesly's family, particularly her mother, Anita Noriega, expressed their grief and suspicion that jealousy might have been a motive behind the tragic event. Anita had previously warned her daughter about the legality and potential dangers of her relationship with Guzman.
The case has deeply affected the local community, highlighting issues of domestic violence and the dangers of untraceable firearms. The Santa Rosa Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, although they have stated that they believe the case to be a straightforward murder-suicide. This tragic event marks one of several homicides in Santa Rosa in 2022, contributing to ongoing concerns about gun violence in the area.
