California

Photos: Innocent bystander

Jose Antonio Hernandez mourns the loss of his wife, Nelva, 45, who died April 5, a week after she was struck by a stray bullet in Exposition Park.

Jose Antonio Hernandez mourns the loss of his wife, Nelva, 45, who died April 5, a week after she was struck by a stray bullet in Exposition Park.   (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Share

Nelva Hernandez was returning from a family celebration when a stray bullet flew through the back of the car she was in and hit her in the head, missing a 2-year-old toddler by inches. She died a week later. Detectives believe that a gang member was firing at another gang member across the street.

Innocent bystander

Jose Antonio Hernandez shows a picture of him and his wife, Nelva, that he keeps on his smartphone. Nelva Hernandez, 45, died April 5, a week after she was shot in Exposition Park. Police are looking for leads in the case.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Innocent bystander

Sulma Ruiz, 27, right, recalls how her aunt, Nelva Hernandez, was shot after a family gathering. With her are Nelva’s husband, Jose Antonio Hernandez, left, and his son Elvin, 18.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Innocent bystander

Kevin Hernandez, 14, left, and his brother, Elvin Hernandez, 18, mourn the loss of their mother, Nelva, who was killed by a stray bullet in Exposition Park.   (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Innocent bystander

Jose Antonio Hernandez mourns the loss of his wife, Nelva Hernandez, 45. The couple had been together for 20 years before she was killed by a stray bullet.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

California

More From the Los Angeles Times