Stephanie Mendez, 29, of Grand Prairie, Texas, was shot and killed in a random drive-by shooting on January 15, 2007. The attack happened in the 1600 block of Mockingbird Lane in Dallas as her group was traveling east near Love Field; another vehicle opened fire on them. Three men were wounded and taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital—Steven Hinojosa, 27, was in intensive care but listed as stable, while Edward Esparza Jr., 26, and Ricky Machuca, 28, were in good condition and expected to be released soon.

The Dallas Police Department investigated and sought evidence and suspects, but no arrests were made and the case remains unsolved. Stephanie is survived by her husband, Javier Mendez; her children Gabriella Mata, Jacquelyn Renee Mendez, and Carlos Davila III; plus step-children and other family members. The community has offered support, including planting memorial trees in her honor.

Does anyone have information about that January 15, 2007 drive-by or remember seeing the vehicles involved that day?