Mario Guzman Mendoza, 42, was one of four people fatally shot at a birthday party in King City on March 3, 2024. The party in the 200 block of North Second Street was attacked when three masked gunmen exited a vehicle and opened fire, killing four attendees and wounding seven others. The other identified victims were Alicia Ramirez Aparicio, 32; Francisco Aldape Perez, 32; and Olivo Perez Pina, 32, all King City residents.

Guzman, described as a dedicated family man, left behind his wife Andrea Carrasco and two daughters, 17-year-old Emily and 9-year-old Rocio. His family says he had gone out that evening to pick up tacos and was caught in the crossfire. Arrests in the case were announced on May 10, 2024: 18-year-old Jonathan Leal Cervantes, 32-year-old Pedro Manuel Nava, and a juvenile from Greenfield, charged with multiple counts including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy and gang enhancements.

A prayer vigil and community outreach have been held to support the grieving families. If anyone has information about that night or knew Mario, please come forward to investigators.