Richmond IHOP murder suspect dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound

"RICHMOND - A man accused of killing his colleague at a local breakfast restaurant has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities confirmed Monday. The suspect, a 44-year-old man whose name has not been released, died at a hospital after shooting himself outside the San Pablo police department. His suicide occurred on Dec. 30, the day after he allegedly shot and killed Romario Raso Garcia in the kitchen of an IHOP at the 3400 block of Klose Way in Richmond where both men worked."

"The suspect had a warrant for his arrest when he showed up to the San Pablo police department, attempted to speak with an officer, then shot himself after a brief interaction. Authorities said the interaction went nowhere due to a language barrier. Garcia was identified through a GoFundMe by his family. Authorities haven't released the suspected motive for the killing."

A 44-year-old suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a hospital after shooting himself outside the San Pablo police department on Dec. 30. The suicide occurred one day after he allegedly shot and killed Romario Raso Garcia in the kitchen of an IHOP on Klose Way in Richmond, where both men worked. Garcia was identified through a GoFundMe by his family. The suspect had a warrant for his arrest when he showed up at the San Pablo police department and attempted to speak with an officer, then shot himself after a brief interaction. Authorities said the interaction was hampered by a language barrier and have not released a suspected motive. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers support at 988 and 988lifeline.org.

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