Police opened fire on Gonzalez after an officer encountered her in an alley and saw her with what appeared to be a gun. A replica firearm was found near Gonzalez's body after the shooting. Gonzalez had been wanted by police in the city of Orange in connection with the murder of her longtime partner, Jennifer Solario, after shouting was heard inside their shared home.
Victim's Name: Jessica Gonzalez
Agency Responsible: Santa Ana Police Department
Gender: Female
Age: 35
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: June 23, 2013
County: Orange
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban