Stephanie Hernandez, 28, was fatally shot in the early hours of February 15, 2025, in the 1900 block of Hickock Court in north Stockton. Officers found Hernandez with a gunshot wound at about 3:15 a.m.; she was taken to a local hospital and later died. The San Joaquin County Medical Examiner identified her as the victim.

Homicide detectives were assigned to the case and no arrests have been announced. Authorities have not released a motive or named any suspects. Stockton Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Hernandez’s death was the fourth homicide in Stockton in 2025; a separate fatal shooting of 17-year-old Julian Martinez at Anderson Park occurred on February 1.

If anyone witnessed activity in the 1900 block of Hickock Court around 3:15 a.m. on February 15 or has information that could help investigators, please contact the Stockton Police Department.