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FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A Marine from Fresno has been identified arsenic 1 of the victims successful a fatal car clang successful New Mexico connected Tuesday night. Fresno City Mayor Jerry Dyer released a connection honoring the Marine.
On April 15, 2 Marines were killed and 1 was hospitalized aft a car clang adjacent Santa Teresa successful New Mexico, according to officials. One of the Marines who was killed was identified arsenic Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, of Fresno.
Gamino was a combat technologist with the First Combat Engineer Battalion, First Marine Division. He enlisted successful May 2022 and was promoted to lance corporal successful August 2024.
Following the announcement of his death, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer released a connection honoring the Marine, calling him a "hometown hero."
I was heartbroken to larn of the passing of Lance Corporal Marcelino Gamino — a hometown leader who proudly wore the azygous of the United States Marine Corps. He stepped up to service his state with heart, bravery, and an unwavering consciousness of duty. As a city, we mourn alongside his household and friends, and we volition ne'er hide the sacrifice Lance Corporal Gamino made successful work to america all. On behalf of the City of Fresno, I connection our deepest condolences to the Gamino household during this incredibly hard time.
Jerry DyerAnother Marine killed successful the clang was identified arsenic Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, of Riverside. The different Marine was sent to the infirmary and is presently successful captious condition, per officials.
The clang is nether investigation.
