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Salvador Diaz

Case from Fresno, CA dated Nov 06, 2012

Victim Details

Salvador Diaz

Male

Fresno

CA

2012-11-06

32

Salvador

Diaz

07/08/2026

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On the morning of November 6, 2012, a tragic incident unfolded at the Valley Protein meat processing plant in central Fresno, California. Lawrence Nathaniel Jones, a 42-year-old employee, initiated a shooting spree that resulted in the deaths of two coworkers and injuries to two others before he took his own life. Among the victims was 32-year-old Salvador Diaz, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jones began his shift at approximately 4:58 a.m., and around 8:20 a.m., he retrieved a COP ...
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  • KMPH: 3 Dead After Workplace Shooting In Central Fresno
  • KTAR.com: Police: Gun used by shooter at Calif. plant stolen
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the support systems—or lack thereof—that might have played a ro... ...Read More
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