Marciano Martin Martinez Jimenez, 50, was one of seven people fatally shot on January 23, 2023, at two mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay, California. A supervisor at Concord Farms, he had worked there for 26 years and had lived in Half Moon Bay for more than two decades. Born in Oaxaca, Mexico, Jimenez was remembered as humble, hardworking and committed to his community; he served as a godfather, walked his dog locally and volunteered at the RotaCare Clinic.

Authorities described the incident as an act of workplace violence. The suspect, 66-year-old Chunli Zhao, a former employee at the targeted farms, was arrested soon after and charged with seven counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. The community held memorials and vigils, and colleagues and family emphasized Jimenez’s role as a dedicated worker and cherished family member.

If anyone knew Jimenez or has information about his time at the farms, please share what you remember.