Victor Palomo, a 37-year-old resident of Delano, California, was tragically killed on March 4, 2017. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. when officers from the Delano Police Department responded to a call about an injured man in the area of Freemont Street and 12th Street. Upon arrival, they found Palomo suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to Delano Regional Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Palomo's death
revealed that Robert Dominguez, a 40-year-old resident of Delano, was responsible for the shooting. Dominguez, known to authorities by the moniker "Psycho," was arrested later that evening without incident. According to court documents, Dominguez's motive for the murder was revenge. He believed that Palomo was responsible for the death of his friend, Hugo Castro. On the day of the murder, Dominguez went to Palomo's home, called out his name, and then shot him twice through the front door of the trailer where Palomo was staying. Dominguez reportedly shouted, "This is for my primo, I told you I would get you," after shooting Palomo.
Dominguez had stolen the gun used in the murder from his estranged wife. Following his arrest, he was charged with homicide and booked into the Kern County Jail, where he was held without bail. Dominguez pleaded not guilty in court, but the evidence against him was substantial. The Delano Police Department's Detective Division and Gang Unit were heavily involved in the investigation, which concluded with Dominguez being sentenced to 105 years to life in prison for the murder of Victor Palomo.
The case highlighted the ongoing issues of gang violence and personal vendettas in the Delano area. The Delano Police Department urged anyone with additional information about the shooting to come forward, emphasizing the community's role in helping to solve such crimes. The tragic death of Victor Palomo and the subsequent legal proceedings against Robert Dominguez underscored the devastating impact of violence and the importance of justice for the victims and their families.
