Susan Garcia, 33, was shot and killed on January 10, 2017, at her Long Beach home during a gathering that included her husband, Victor Garcia, and their 2-year-old son. The shooter, John Kevin McVoy Jr., had come to the house as a bandmate of Victor Garcia to discuss band matters. A political argument about the 2016 presidential election between McVoy and Victor Garcia reportedly escalated; McVoy pulled out a loaded handgun he had brought with him and shot Victor Garcia, who survived with serious injuries, and struck Susan Garcia, who died at the scene. The child was unharmed.

McVoy was subdued at the scene and arrested the next day. He was charged with second-degree murder for Susan Garcia’s death, plus attempted murder and child endangerment. At trial his lawyers argued self-defense, citing alleged prior threats by Victor Garcia; the prosecution maintained McVoy’s actions were not justified. In December 2021 a jury convicted McVoy of second-degree murder and of using a handgun in the crime; he was acquitted of attempted murder and child endangerment and later received a sentence of 35 years to life in state prison. Those who knew Susan or witnessed the events are asked to come forward with information.