COVINA & LA HABRA, CA — With profound sadness and broken hearts, the communities of Covina and La Habra mourn the senseless and tragic loss of Jacqueline Medrano, a vibrant, kindhearted woman whose life was cut short in an act of unimaginable violence. Jacqueline, who was only beginning a new chapter of her life, was fatally shot by her ex-partner, Jonathan Wang of Long Beach, in what police have confirmed was a murder-suicide at a Korean barbecue restaurant in La Habra earlier this week. This shocking and tragic event has left her family, friends, and community members grappling with the untimely loss of someone whose presence brought light to every room she entered.

COVINA & LA HABRA, CA — With profound sadness and broken hearts, the communities of Covina and La Habra mourn the senseless and tragic loss of Jacqueline Medrano, a vibrant, kindhearted woman whose life was cut short in an act of unimaginable violence.

Jacqueline, who was only beginning a new chapter of her life, was fatally shot by her ex-partner, Jonathan Wang of Long Beach, in what police have confirmed was a murder-suicide at a Korean barbecue restaurant in La Habra earlier this week. This shocking and tragic event has left her family, friends, and community members grappling with the untimely loss of someone whose presence brought light to every room she entered.

Jacqueline was known for her compassion, generosity, and joyful spirit. Her friends and loved ones remember her as a woman who had a heart full of love, always ready to help others and share her infectious smile. Her life, though tragically short, was filled with promise, and she was poised to embrace a bright future.

The grief from this loss is profound, and as the community comes together to mourn Jacqueline, they also stand in support of her family, who have lost a beloved daughter, sister, and friend. The family has requested privacy as they navigate their immense grief, and further details on memorial services and ways to support them will be shared as they become available.