Rudy Sanchez was a bouncer at Carrillo’s Club in Fresno, California, who was killed on May 16, 1993, in a mass shooting at the nightclub. Two men entered the club just after closing and opened fire, killing seven people that night, including Sanchez. The attack was described as part of a robbery gone wrong and was carried out by Johnnie Malarkey and an accomplice believed to be Allen Heflin; Heflin later committed suicide.

Malarkey was later identified as the primary perpetrator and had a history of violent crimes in 1993, including wounding a Fresno police officer and other killings. He pleaded guilty in a deal to avoid the death penalty, confessing to the Carrillo’s Club murders and additional slayings, and received eight consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole. The massacre left a deep mark on the Fresno community and affected the victims’ families.

If anyone knew Rudy Sanchez or was at Carrillo’s Club that night and has information to share, please post or contact authorities.