On April 10, 2024, at approximately 11:38 p.m., the Terrell Police Department received a 911 call reporting a shooting at 901 S. Catherine Street in Terrell, Texas. The caller, identified as 69-year-old Wendell Lancaster, claimed to have shot a woman who he alleged had stolen his wallet.
Upon arrival, officers found 40-year-old Breanna Mendosa suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite medical assistance provided by CareFlite, she succumbed to her injuries.
Lancaster was taken into custody at the scene. He was subsequently charged with murder in connection with Mendosa's death.
Mendosa's funeral services were held on April 19, 2024, at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Terrell, Texas, followed by her interment at New Oakwood Cemetery.
The incident has been documented by the Gun Violence Archive, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun-related deaths in the United States.
