On November 13, 2024, Rachael Martinez, 31, and her husband, Jose Medina, 39, were fatally shot in their vehicle near Union and Ash Streets in downtown San Diego while on the way to a court hearing to obtain a permanent restraining order against Christopher Farrell, 26. Martinez had accused Farrell of domestic violence, false imprisonment, and sexual assault; a temporary restraining order and an arrest had followed in October.

After the shooting, Farrell fled on foot and was found about 45 minutes later near West Juniper Street and Kettner Boulevard. He fired at Port of San Diego Harbor Police officers, wounding one in the hip; officers returned fire and struck Farrell, who later died at a hospital. The couple’s four children, ages 3 to 15, are being cared for by family. A GoFundMe has been started to help with funeral costs and support for the children.

What details about the case or timeline seem most important to anyone who knew the victims or witnessed activity near Union and Ash Streets that morning?