The deadly shooting took place at about 3 pm near the Camarena Healthcare Clinic in Madera, where the victim had gone for treatment.
She and her three children were entering her car when she was shot. The woman was taken to hospital, where she died.
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According to Madera Police, the woman, who is from Chowchilla, was targeted. The suspect followed her to the clinic where she was shot multiple times trying to protect her children.
The scene was so heartbreaking that police chief Dino Lawson struggled to describe it.
"This is despicable," said Lawson. "I can't think of anything more horrific than to do something like this - a cold-blooded act in front of the mother's children. The mother, being a mother, sacrificed her own life, and laid across the bodies of her children to save them."
Camarena medical staff helped her until she was taken to the hospital where she died from her injuries.
Although investigators would not disclose the relationship between the victim and suspect, they say this is a case of domestic violence.
They add the suspect has a history of domestic violence.
"Abuse is not okay and it is not justified," said Kendy Villa, crisis service manager at the Marjaree Mason Center.
Villa said they always work with victims in hopes of preventing these kinds of tragedies.
Since the pandemic started, the center has seen an increase in more violent cases.
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Villa said we need to do better as a community to help those in need.
"Support those that are going through intimate partner violence, encourage them to seek support," she said.
Camarena Health's CEO released a statement saying in part, "Camarena Health is deeply pained by this horrific event. There are no words to convey the depth of sadness that we feel and are heartbroken for this heroic mother whose life was tragically cut short."
Detectives said they have substantial leads on the suspect and several agencies are working to track him down.
All three children are below six years of age and mental health professionals are working with them.
If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is, there is help available 24/7. In Fresno County, call the Marjaree Mason Center at (559) 233-4357. In all other locations, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.
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