Frank Mendoza, 54, of Pico Rivera, California, was killed on August 1, 2014, after deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were pursuing an armed parolee, Cedric Ramirez, who fled into Mendoza’s home and took a hostage. A gunfight followed when deputies attempted to apprehend Ramirez. According to accounts, Mendoza exited his house during the chaos and was mistakenly identified as the suspect; he was shot twice and later died of his wounds.

Mendoza had worked about 30 years as a baker and was described as a devoted family man and active community member. The Mendoza family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Los Angeles County alleging negligence by the deputies; in 2018 the county settled the case for $14.3 million. The incident prompted calls for improved training and review of law enforcement tactics during high-stress operations.

Does anyone have memories of Mendoza or information about the case that could add context to what happened that day?