A 20-year-old woman, Maria Barrios Ventura, was fatally shot through the window of her South Los Angeles home on July 21, 2026, according to authorities.

The incident occurred during the early hours of Sunday morning when the victim and her boyfriend, Omar Misael, were asleep with their 1-year-old baby.A stray bullet fired from the street pierced the window, striking Barrios Ventura in the head.The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the scene at 3:35 a.m., finding the woman deceased.The medical examiner confirmed the death as a homicide, though no suspects have been identified.

Witness accounts and the boyfriend's statements indicate multiple shots were fired, with additional bullet holes found on the exterior of the residence.The family expressed devastation, emphasizing the profound impact on their 1-year-old daughter, who now faces an uncertain future without her mother.A GoFundMe campaign aims to cover funeral costs, support the infant, and assist the family in relocating to Guatemala, where most relatives reside.The case remains under investigation by South Bureau homicide detectives, with no indication of the shooter's intent or identity at this time.