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September 26, 1938
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In Fresno, clothing store owner Max Cherin was critically wounded by gunfire from Charles Garabedian, who then shot himself and tried to burn his house. Police called it the act of a madman; Garabedian gave no motive.
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Madman Blamed For Gunfire Blast That Wounded 2 Fresno Clothing Store Owner Shot by Maniac After Celebration
FRESNO, Sept. 26. (UP) - Two men were in critical condition today after a shooting and suicide attempt which Police Chief Frank P. Truax called the work of a madman.
Max Cherin, 40, co-proprietor of a clothing store here, was shot three times in the abdomen a few minutes after he left a synagogue where Jewish New Year was being celebrated last night.
Charles Garabedian, 48, who police named as the assailant, then turned the gun on himself. After regaining consciousness for a few minutes this morning, he was questioned by Police Lieutenant A. B. McCreary but could give no explanation for his act.
He said he did not know the victim.
Cherin and his wife, Mollie, had walked from the synagogue to their car which was parked in front of Garabedian's home. As Cherin was about to step into the car, Garabedian walked out on the porch and fired three times at him.
Garabedian then went back into the house, police said, ignited a pile of kerosene-soaked rags on the floor of the dining room and shot himself in the head with the .32 caliber automatic pistol he had used to shoot Cherin.
FRESNO, Sept. 26. (UP) - Two men were in critical condition today after a shooting and suicide attempt which Police Chief Frank P. Truax called the work of a madman.
Max Cherin, 40, co-proprietor of a clothing store here, was shot three times in the abdomen a few minutes after he left a synagogue where Jewish New Year was being celebrated last night.
Charles Garabedian, 48, who police named as the assailant, then turned the gun on himself. After regaining consciousness for a few minutes this morning, he was questioned by Police Lieutenant A. B. McCreary but could give no explanation for his act.
He said he did not know the victim.
Cherin and his wife, Mollie, had walked from the synagogue to their car which was parked in front of Garabedian's home. As Cherin was about to step into the car, Garabedian walked out on the porch and fired three times at him.
Garabedian then went back into the house, police said, ignited a pile of kerosene-soaked rags on the floor of the dining room and shot himself in the head with the .32 caliber automatic pistol he had used to shoot Cherin.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Shooting
Suicide Attempt
Madman
Fresno
Jewish New Year
What entities or persons were involved?
Max Cherin
Charles Garabedian
Mollie Cherin
Frank P. Truax
A. B. Mccreary
Where did it happen?
Fresno
Story Details
Key Persons
Max Cherin
Charles Garabedian
Mollie Cherin
Frank P. Truax
A. B. Mccreary
Location
Fresno
Event Date
Sept. 26
Story Details
Max Cherin was shot three times by Charles Garabedian after leaving a synagogue celebrating Jewish New Year. Garabedian then attempted suicide by shooting himself and setting his house on fire with kerosene-soaked rags. Police described the assailant as a madman; he claimed no knowledge of the victim.