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LA Mom Fatally Shot by Window Bullet
21 Jul
Summary
- A 20-year-old mother was fatally shot while sleeping next to her baby.
- A stray bullet entered her bedroom through a window, striking her head.
- Her family is fundraising to send her body to Guatemala and support her daughter.
A devastating incident occurred in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 19, when a 20-year-old mother, Maria Barrios Ventura, was fatally shot while sleeping. A bullet entered her bedroom through a window, striking her in the head. Ventura was in bed with her 1-year-old daughter and boyfriend at the time.
Paramedics responded to the scene but pronounced Ventura dead shortly after. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the shooting, exploring whether it was a targeted attack or a random act of violence. Another resident reported his property was also hit by gunfire.
Ventura's family, who lives in Guatemala, has set up a GoFundMe to assist with funeral costs. The campaign also aims to repatriate Ventura's body to Guatemala and provide financial support for her young daughter. The family expressed the profound devastation and struggle they are facing due to this unexpected loss.
