Meagan Hockaday, a 26-year-old African American woman, died in the early hours of March 28, 2015, at The Timbers apartment complex on West Vineyard Avenue in Oxnard, California. She lived there with her fiancé, Luis Morado, and their three young children. Morado called 911 reporting a domestic dispute. Officer Roger Garcia responded and, within about twenty seconds of entering, encountered Hockaday holding a knife and advancing toward him and Morado. Garcia fired four shots; Hockaday was struck and later died. Her blood alcohol content measured 0.20 percent.

The Oxnard Police Department investigated and the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office reviewed roughly 750 pages of reports, audio, and witness interviews. Garcia was placed on administrative leave during the review, and the DA concluded the shooting was justified, finding Hockaday was an imminent threat and was less than 15 inches from Garcia’s gun when he fired. The couple’s children were evaluated by Child Protective Services and released to family members.

The case drew significant local and national attention and became part of the #SayHerName movement; protests, a march on April 11, 2015, a one-month vigil, and a benefit concert were held in Oxnard. Does anyone have firsthand information about the incident, the investigation, or Hockaday’s life that could help clarify unanswered questions?