Mayra Meraz, 31, a Valley Center community volunteer known for involvement in local soccer and school activities, was killed on November 1, 2020. Deputies responded about 12:40 a.m. to 25969 Duro Rd. for a possible shooting and found Meraz suffering a traumatic injury. Paramedics transported her to Palomar Hospital, where she died of gunshot wounds.

Authorities describe the incident as domestic violence. Anthony Chaloux, 42, has been arrested and charged with her murder; the two were in a domestic relationship and had two children together. The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit is investigating, and authorities have asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Mayra, her family, or saw activity near Duro Rd. on the night of November 1, 2020, please share what you know with investigators.