Fitness Influencer Gloria Zamora and Partner Killed in Shocking Fontana Shooting
Hold onto your coffee mugs—this news is both devastating and startling: beloved fitness influencer Gloria Zamora, 40, and her business partner Hector Garduno, 43, were fatally shot in a Southern California restaurant parking lot on June 24. I’m literally jittery just telling you because Gloria was the ultimate “mom-next-door turned fitness queen,” and now her story ended in unspeakable tragedy. According to NBC Los Angeles, she and Hector had met at a sushi spot in Fontana to strategize their next big wellness project when Gloria’s estranged husband, Thomas Alberto Tamayo Lizarraga, ambushed them, opening fire without warning. Reports from E! News confirm that both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to their wounds, while the shooter was killed by a responding sheriff’s deputy after the initial barrage of bullets was heard. Can you even?
Gloria’s daughter, Jazlynne Zamora, poured out her grief on GoFundMe, calling this “an act of unimaginable violence” by her stepdad—ouch, my heart literally aches. Jazlynne shared how her mom, known for crystal-clear workout tips and postpartum fitness inspiration, leaves behind seven children, ages eight to twenty-four, who must now navigate life without her warmth, guidance, or trademark pep talks about “women can do anything they set their minds to.” It’s heavy stuff, and honestly, I’m tearing up just trying to recap it all.
Between sharing quinoa salad hacks and deadlift tutorials, Gloria’s Instagram was a motivational arena for mothers craving real results after pregnancy. She always championed self-love through sweat and authenticity—messages that now feel even more precious given this harrowing outcome. Friends from the fitness community have flooded social media with tearful tributes, spotlighting Gloria’s kindness, courage, and “never-give-up” energy.
Southern California authorities are still piecing together the timeline, but it’s clear this was a targeted, domestic violence tragedy rather than random street violence. The sheriff’s office notes that they’d responded quickly, but in situations like this, no response is ever fast enough.
I swear, I could talk about this all day—Gloria’s legacy of empowerment, the ripple effect on her family, and how we all should be checking in on loved ones in crisis. Whew! That was a LOT to process, and I definitely need another shot of espresso after diving into this heartbreak.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, NBC Los Angeles, GoFundMe fundraiser page
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