Jaqueline Ceballos Vega, 26, was fatally shot inside her Highland Park residence at 6003 Meridian Street on February 20, 2024. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner‑Coroner listed the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head and classified the manner of death as homicide. The Los Angeles Police Department reported the shooting occurred about 2:08 p.m., with formal pronouncement of death at 7:09 p.m.

No arrests have been made and the suspect or suspects remain unidentified. Jaqueline left behind two children, both under the age of two; her family launched a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses and support the children. Her mother, Alejandra Ceballos, described her as a devoted mother who helped others. The community has expressed sorrow and frustration over the lack of progress in identifying those responsible.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department with tips that might help bring justice and closure.