Neida Guadalupe Tijerina, 29, of San Antonio, Texas, died on July 26, 2021. She was born April 14, 1992, and is survived by her mother Maria Tijerina, children Amberlynn, Jaelynn, Ryan and Ezriel, and extended family. The case description emphasizes her love of family, cooking and watching Netflix and remembers her as humble and caring.

Her death occurred during a police standoff with her common-law husband, Angel Sanchez. Authorities say Sanchez arrived armed with a shotgun and wearing body armor, threatened to kill himself and Neida, and pointed the weapon at officers. Officers opened fire; Neida was fatally struck by one of the officers’ bullets. Sanchez was charged with three counts of aggravated assault on a public servant and later indicted on a murder charge for causing Neida’s death. Neida’s mother filed a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging excessive force and inadequate training and supervision of officers.

What information might help clarify how Neida came to be in the line of fire during the standoff?