Detective Nadine Hernandez, 44, of the LAPD, was found dead in her Whittier home on October 11, 2016, with a single gunshot wound to the chest. She was taken to Whittier Presbyterian Hospital and pronounced dead. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and investigators noted information suggesting suicide, but they also described the chest wound as unusual for a female who killed herself, so the cause remained under review pending the coroner’s report.

Hernandez had served 19 years with the LAPD and worked in the Robbery-Homicide Division’s Special Assault Section, including involvement in the probe of rape allegations against Derrick Rose; authorities said there was no indication her work on that case was connected to her death. A family member was present and called 911; investigators said there was no reason to believe that person was involved. No arrests or suspects had been identified and the investigation remained open.

Does anyone have information about Detective Hernandez or that October 11, 2016, incident that could help clarify what happened?