Betty Monyea Cummings, 33, was fatally shot at her West Sacramento home on the evening of June 5, 2024. She had returned to the 300 block of Bridge Place after attending her daughter’s fifth-grade graduation when the shooting occurred. A juvenile child called authorities and was found outside the residence when officers arrived.

Officers say a suspect, 36-year-old Demond Jones, emerged from the garage and was detained as they prepared to approach. Cummings was located inside the garage with a gunshot wound to her upper back; she died later at a hospital despite first aid and medical treatment. Jones suffered a gunshot wound to his left foot, and a firearm was later recovered concealed in a bush in front of the house. Family members described the attack as an ambush by Cummings’ ex-boyfriend. Jones was arrested after medical clearance and booked into Yolo County Jail. Loved ones held a vigil the next evening to honor Cummings’ memory.

Are there readers who knew Betty or who can share information about her or that neighborhood on June 5?