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Elias Lopez Garcia, 33, was killed on March 17, 2018, in a residential area of Fresno, California. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds and his death was determined to be a homicide. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots and seeing a vehicle speeding away from the scene.

Investigators collected surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses and developed leads from witness statements. Authorities identified potential suspects, and several people were arrested. The primary suspect, described as having a known history of criminal activity and alleged to have had a personal dispute with Garcia, was taken into custody after a brief manhunt. That suspect was charged with first-degree murder and possession of an illegal firearm; prosecutors relied on forensic evidence and witness testimony and the jury found the defendant guilty and imposed a lengthy prison sentence.

Garcia’s family and the community held vigils and memorials in his honor. Does anyone have information about Elias, the dispute that led to his death, or the events in that neighborhood on March 17, 2018?