In California, a heart-wrenching incident took place that left a 22-year-old mother dead. The incident occurred on Friday, December 6th, at an apartment where Jessinya Mina lived with her 2½-year-old toddler and an 8-month-old infant, along with her 18-year-old boyfriend, Andrew Sanchez. According to the Fresno Police Department's news release on Monday, December 9th, a loaded 9mm handgun was stored in a location accessible to the toddler. At some point, while handling the weapon, the toddler managed to manipulate the trigger, and it struck Mina as she lay in bed.

Aftermath and Emergency Response

After the incident, Sanchez and other roommates immediately tried to assist Mina by providing life-saving measures. They were in the process of transporting her to the hospital when they made the 911 call and were instructed to remain at the location and wait for police and fire to arrive. Mina was found with a single gunshot wound to her upper body and received emergency aid from officers and EMS personnel before being transported to the Community Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead.

Sanchez was detained and gave a statement indicating that he was responsible for placing the weapon in a location where it could be accessed. He was booked at the Fresno County Jail for one count of felony child endangerment and one count of felony criminal storage of a firearm. He has since posted bail, and it was noted that he has no criminal history.

Investigation Details

The Fresno Police Department is continuing to work on this investigation, collaborating with the district attorney's office to ensure that the appropriate charges are filed. There is an ongoing investigation that includes forensic analysis of the evidence and Mina's autopsy. Lt. Paul Cervantes stated that while the incident appears to be a tragedy, it serves as a stark reminder of the significance and importance of properly storing weapons to prevent children from accessing them.

This incident has deeply saddened the Fresno Police Department, and they are committed to getting to the bottom of what happened. It is a tragic reminder of the potential dangers that can arise from improper firearm storage.

Mina's Life and Future

In a statement to ABC 30, Mina's sister, Jessica Rodriguez, shared that Mina was in the process of going back to cosmetology school and was on the path to finishing her career. She added that her niece and nephew will have to live off memories and stories of their mother rather than her physical presence. Mina was remembered as a beautiful soul who touched the lives of everyone she encountered.

Rodriguez has set up a GoFundMe to help raise funds for Mina's funeral arrangements and the care of her two children. This shows the love and support that Mina's family has for her and her children during this difficult time.