Gregorio Garza, 48, was shot to death at his East Wenatchee home on the night of Friday, April 18, 2025. Garza, a Black father of two who had recently moved into an upper unit on 9th Street with his teenage sons, was described by family and friends as devoted to his children and a hard worker in construction trying to provide a peaceful life.

Police say the shooting happened at about 10:00 p.m. after Garza answered a knock at his door. The person at the door was identified as his landlord and neighbor, 44-year-old Juan Luis-Estrada, who was allegedly holding a handgun. After a brief exchange Estrada allegedly shot Garza once in the chest. Garza’s sons reportedly witnessed the attack; one son had to step over his father’s body to flee. Estrada then allegedly entered the residence and pointed the weapon at one of the boys. Officers found Garza deceased at the scene on the 100 block of 9th Street Southeast. Estrada was located in his yard shortly afterward and taken into custody.

Does anyone in East Wenatchee have information about the night of April 18 or knew Gregorio Garza and his family?