Leeasia Futch, 20, was fatally shot in Martinez, California on February 20, 2024. Her death deeply affected family and community; a GoFundMe was started by Brenda Bryant to help cover funeral expenses.

Contra Costa County prosecutors later charged 19-year-old Joseph Sullivan with murder, alleging he intentionally fired the gun that killed Futch. Court filings show Futch had sought legal protection against Sullivan in the months before her death, filing a restraining order six months earlier that described physical assaults and verbal harassment.

The case raises questions about the effectiveness of the protections Futch sought and what led to the fatal encounter on February 20. If anyone knew Leeasia, her movements that day, or has information about the relationship noted in the restraining order, please come forward.