Mary Ann Bramlett, 81, was critically wounded in a December 7, 1998 drive-by shooting in West Whittier-Los Nietos, California, while waiting at a signal. She was placed on life support and died on December 10, 1998 after support was removed. Known in her community as an active charity chairperson for her Bridge Club and devoted to family and church despite a crippled leg, her memorial drew nearly 200 attendees.

The investigation resulted in the arrest and conviction of Miguel Solorio. The case is controversial: the account states Solorio had multiple alibi witnesses and no physical evidence tying him to the shooting, and his girlfriend, Silvia Torres, has publicly championed his innocence. The circumstances raise questions about witness testimony and evidence handling in the prosecution.