A Lancaster family is hoping to find the three men who killed thier loved one during an attempted robbery.
Monday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released photos of three men who were allegedly involved in the crime.
Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept suspects in Lancaster robbery/homicide
The robbery took place in the 4400 block of 15th Street West on Friday at about 8:22 p.m.
Samantha Mena, 31, was killed as she attempted to stop the three men as they were fleeing the scene.
“During that time, at some point, she was struck by a vehicle we believe,” LASD Lt. Charles Calderaro said according to CBS LA. “Paramedics arrived, there was aid rendered to the victim, she was transported to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced deceased.”
Mena’s family is hoping someone saw something that will help authorities locate the men.
“She was brave enough to come forward and tell these guys, ‘What you’re doing is wrong,'” Jose Mena, her father, said. “But it cost her her life. To me, she’s a hero.”
Police are asking the public to call LASD Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500 and for those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
“Be ashamed of yourselves, you cowards,” Mena said. “We forgive you. We’re god-fearing people, we forgive you, but it’s never gonna bring our daughter back.”
