Theresa Sanchez, 42, of Banning, California, was killed during a shooting at a graveside memorial service at San Gorgonio Memorial Park on August 30, 2020. Two other Banning residents, Felicia McCafferty, 48, and James Lara, 53, were also killed when the service turned into a scene of chaos and tragedy.

The Banning Police Department identified four people connected to the incident: William Armendariz, Christopher Armendariz, Melissa Armendariz, and Erica Lomas. William Armendariz was wanted for murder; the others were charged as accessories. Melissa Armendariz was arrested and booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility with bail set at $500,000. The remaining suspects were awaiting extradition to California for court proceedings.

Investigators described the shooting as a targeted attack, but did not disclose a specific motive. Anyone with information about the case is asked to come forward.