MCSO identifies suspect killed by deputy; suspect's wife missing

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Madera County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect killed on Friday by a deputy as 42-year-old Gregory Anguiano.

The sheriff's office, during a press conference on Monday, revealed that Anguiano's wife, Claudia Anguiano, has been missing since June 15. She was last known to be in Whittier, California.

According to the MCSO, he and his wife appeared to be moving from Fresno to Whittier.

Claudia was arrested for a domestic violence charge involving Gregory in Whittier on June 11 and was released on June 15, but has not been in contact with anyone since.

On June 18, Gregory was in Moreno Valley, traveled through Gillman Hot Springs near Hemet around 8 p.m., and then returned to Whittier.

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Gregory's blue Ford Escape and cell phone were found near Gaston Road and Avenue 12 in Madera County.

Anyone with information about Claudia's disappearance or events leading to Friday's incident is asked to contact the Madera County Sheriff's Office.

If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is, there is help available 24/7. In Fresno County, call the Marjaree Mason Center at (559) 233-4357. In all other locations, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.