Multiple US Men Sentenced for Fatal Shootings in California, Utah, New Mexico

Two separate deadly shootings in 2020 and 2023 resulted in lengthy prison sentences for the perpetrators. Juan Alfredo Landeros Garcia was sentenced to 50 years to life for the 2020 murder of 17-year-old Isaiah Guerra in Cathedral City, California, after shooting him multiple times during a street confrontation possibly linked to prior workplace issues. In West Valley City, Utah, Jose Hernandez-Liborio was sentenced to seven years to life for the 2023 shooting death of Marcus Garcia, who was killed during a confrontation after attempting to follow a group to obtain their license plate number. Hernandez-Liborio pleaded guilty to first-degree felony discharge of a firearm and second-degree manslaughter, with family members of Marcus Garcia speaking emotionally about the impact of his death. Additionally, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Joseph Gonzales received a 20-year prison sentence for the 2022 second-degree murder of Abner Antillon, who was shot after a dispute over speeding. These cases highlight ongoing concerns regarding gun violence and its devastating effects on families and communities across the country.