On July 1, 2023, 38-year-old Jaydi Perez was fatally shot in La Puente, California. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound to the torso, classifying the manner of death as homicide.
Prior to her death, Perez had multiple encounters with law enforcement. On December 30, 2022, she was arrested by the West Covina Police Department on suspicion of attempted willful, deliberate, premeditated murder.
Subsequently, on May 31, 2023, she was arrested by the Baldwin Park California Highway Patrol for hit and run resulting in property damage, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and driving with a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08%.
As of now, no arrests have been reported in connection with Perez's death, and the identities of potential suspects remain undisclosed. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities actively seeking information from the public to aid in solving this case.
Community members have expressed deep concern over the violence, emphasizing the need for increased safety measures and cooperation with law enforcement to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact local law enforcement agencies to assist in bringing those responsible to justice.
