Influencer and mother of 7, Gloria Zamora, shot and killed during date by ex-husband, family says

Fitness influencer killed during date by ex-husband

Gloria Zamora, a fitness TikToker, was shot and killed during a date in Fontana. The alleged killer is believed to be the ex-husband who entered the restaurant Zamora and her date were at.

FONTANA, Calif. - Fitness influencer Gloria Zamora was on a date when her ex-husband approached the two and opened fire, killing them both. 

An off-duty San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy happened to witness the shooting and immediately jumped into action by firing his gun. The 45-year-old suspect was fatally struck, who Zamora's family identified as her ex, Tomas. 

Shots fired at Inland Empire shopping center

What we know:

The shooting happened around 9:45 p.m., Saturday, June 21, at a shopping plaza on 15218 Summit Avenue in Fontana. 

According to the Fontana Police Department, arriving officers located all three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. 

Zamora and a 43-year-old man were taken to the hospital where they were pronounced dead by medical personnel. Meanwhile, the suspected gunman died at the scene, police said. 

2 dead outside restaurant in Fontana; Suspect dead

Two people -- a man and a woman -- were shot and killed outside a restaurant in Fontana. A third person -- the suspected gunman -- was shot to death by an off-duty deputy.

While the names of the victims and the suspect have not been confirmed by authorities, a GoFundMe was set up to help cover funeral expenses and identified the female shooting victim as Zamora. The GoFundMe, posted by her daughter, Jazlynne Zamora, read "My mom was senselessly taken from us, she was murdered by my step dad Tomas, in an act of unimaginable violence."

The other man who died was on a date with Zamora. He was identified as Hector Garduno. 

Zamora was a mother of seven and spoke publicly online about her divorce. Garduno had four daughters. 

"My mom was more than just a mother — she was a light in her community. She uplifted and inspired countless women, reminding them of their worth, their strength, and their potential. She always said, "Women can do anything they set their minds to," and she lived those words every day. Her courage, kindness, and determination touched the lives of everyone who knew her. This tragedy has left our family devastated emotionally and financially," the GoFundMe said. 

In a GoFundMe, Garduno's daughters called him a loving, devoted, and hardworking man.

"He lived life with strength and did everything he could for his four daughters and family. His passing has left a hole in our hearts and a void in our lives that can never be filled," the GoFundMe read. 

Hector Garduno via GoFundMe

Trauma therapist Chau Nguyen says the most dangerous time for individuals in abusive relationships is when they finally decide to leave. 

"There is so many signs to a relationship not being healthy, if there is jealousy involved, if there's threats, if there's isolation. Maybe he's looking through your phone, talking about you to your friends and loved ones to further isolate you. These are all the signs of an abusive relationship," Nguyen said. 

Are you or someone you know a recent survivor of domestic violence? Help is available. Los Angeles County has a hotline, which can be reached at 1-800-978-3600. A national hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233.