Jessyka Bear Talo-Lyn Brown was 25 when she was shot and killed in San Diego on September 5, 2003. She was sitting with her boyfriend on the steps of the Women’s Civic Center at 2972 Clay Avenue after midnight when one or more suspects approached and opened fire. Jessyka was struck and died at the scene; her boyfriend was not injured and investigators do not believe he was responsible for her death but say he may know more than he has told them.

Witness descriptions point to a male shooter, likely black, of average height and slim build, possibly in his early 20s. Accounts differ on the escape: one witness reported a red car parked at 30th and Clay, another saw the shooter running southbound on 30th with a second male. Jessyka left behind a two-month-old son; she had worked as a customer representative for Luth Research and was described as family-oriented and fond of children.

The case remains unsolved. If anyone has information about that night, the people who knew Jessyka or saw activity around 30th and Clay Streets are asked to come forward.