Catherine Toney Delgado, known as Cathy, was 62 when she was shot and killed on September 5, 2021, in Lakeland, Florida. Born July 11, 1959, in Richmond, Virginia, she moved to central Florida as an infant, graduated high school in Tampa in 1976, attended Hillsborough Community College, and spent nearly 40 years working for Lakeland Regional Health. She was a mother of two daughters and had become a grandmother in May 2021.

The shooting occurred during a rampage carried out by 33-year-old Bryan James Riley, described as a former Marine sharpshooter. Riley approached a home where Justice Gleason, his partner Theresa Lanham, their infant son Jody Gleason, an 11-year-old girl and Theresa’s mother Cathy Delgado were present. Justice, Theresa and baby Jody were killed; Cathy Delgado was also killed. The 11-year-old survived despite multiple gunshot wounds. Riley was arrested at the scene and charged; reports say he had been using methamphetamine beforehand and had a history of erratic behavior, and that he had no known connection to the victims.

Cathy’s family and community remember her long service in healthcare and her roles as mother and grandmother. If anyone knew Cathy or has information about that night, please share what you remember.