Iris Barrera, a 29-year-old Latina, died Friday, Dec. 21, in the 1200 block of Bonnie Brae Avenue in Pico-Union, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Ed Winter, spokesman for the coroner's office, said Barrera was discovered shot by her children in her home Friday morning.
Neighbors called 911. Authorities arrived and pronounced Barrera dead at 10:50 a.m.
No other details were available about the case.
Anyone with information about the killing or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact the LAPD at (877) 275-5273. Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
-- Los Angeles Times