CA Bodyguard Collecting Debt For Exotic Dancers At Fresno Motel 6 Shot Dead In Vehicle

FRESNO, CA. (THECOUNT) — Justin Garza has been identified s the victim fatally shot while seated in a vehicle in Fresno, California on Monday.

Garza, 23, who worked as a bodyguard escorting dancers to their engagements, was attempting to collect a major debt at a Fresno Motel 6 when he was fatally shot inside his vehicle.

“The victim was trying to collect some money from the suspect, but at some point, there’s a phone conversation, and then the disturbance turned deadly,” said Lt. David Madrigal.

Detectives determined drugs were not involved in the homicide.

Detectives say there were some witnesses to the crime, but they believe there are more who haven’t come forward.

So far, officers have made one arrest on a probation violation, but it may eventually end in a murder charge, reports ABC13.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with possible information should contact police at 911.

Geo quick facts: Fresno is a city in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Created in the early 1900s, Forestiere Underground Gardens consists of Roman-catacombs-inspired subterranean passages and courtyards. Fresno Chaffee Zoo has sea lions and a stingray touch pool. Sprawling, trail-lined Woodward Park is home to the Shinzen Japanese Garden. The city is a base for Yosemite National Park, with its waterfalls and giant rock formations – wikipedia.