Fitness Influencer and Her Date Fatally Shot by Estranged Husband

In Fontana, California, fitness influencer Gloria Zamora and her dinner date, Hector Garduno, were tragically shot and killed in the parking lot of a sushi restaurant. The incident occurred late Saturday night. Authorities say the shooter was Gloria’s estranged husband, Thomas Alberto Tamayo Lizarraga, and the couple had been involved in divorce proceedings.

Profiles of the Victims

Gloria Zamora, aged 40, amassed over 150,000 Instagram followers with her fitness coaching and motivational content, particularly aimed at moms. She was a mother of seven children, aged between 8 and 24. On her podcast “HERizon,” she recently announced that she was leaving her husband.

Hector Garduno, aged 43, a father of four, was meeting Gloria to discuss a potential business project (likely a gym venture). Loved ones remember him as a hardworking, devoted father.

How It Unfolded

The couple arrived at the restaurant and had been dining for about an hour when the estranged husband is believed to have located them and opened fire.

Multiple off-duty law enforcement officers were nearby. One off-duty San Bernardino County deputy heard the gunshots, turned around, and confronted the shooter ultimately fatally shooting him at the scene.

Aftermath and Remembrance

Both Gloria and Hector were transported to local hospitals but later succumbed to their injuries.

Tributes have poured in on GoFundMe campaigns to support their grieving children. Gloria’s daughter, Jazlynne, described her mother as “a light in her community,” and family members called Hector a “devoted and hardworking man.”

Fontana Police continue investigating the case, exploring how the estranged husband located them and whether there were warning signs.

Broader Context

This heartbreaking case underscores the heightened risk estranged or divorcing individuals may face, especially when leaving abusive relationships. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, the separation period can significantly increase the danger for victims.

Final Thoughts

This tragedy is a stark reminder that domestic conflicts can escalate with devastating speed. For fitness and wellness communities that Gloria inspired, this loss is deeply personal. Efforts to support their children and raise awareness about violence during separation are now more important than ever.

Written By Fortune Davidson