Mom shot dead in front of her two children 'by her partner after argument at family dinner'.
A 'loyal' mother-of-two was shot dead by the father of her children after they argued during a family dinner.
Frances Kendra Lucero, 27, was shot by her partner Romier Narag, 27, in front of the children, aged three and four, on March 6 in Daly City, California.
Investigators say Frances was shot by Narag with a 9-millimeter handgun as she ran towards their home at around 7.30pm.
She was shot four times, according to the Daily City Police Department, and Narag wasarrested shortly after.
He has been charged with murder, child endangerment, having a concealed firearm in a vehicle and having a concealed loaded weapon.
Narag is currently behind bars at the Maguire Correctional Facility and will appear in court on March 16 in connection with the incident.
Their two children are under the care of the victim's family while also undergoing social worker evaluation.
n a tribute to Frances, her sister wrote: 'To my built-in best friend. I never imagined myself typing out something like this for you. You were my best friend, my (sic) ate, my 2nd mom, my platonic soulmate.
'I will forever love you and miss you. I wish I could just hug you one more time. Get one more conversation with you. I will forever be blessed with being able to call myself Frances Kendra's little sister.
'Kuya, Dad, Me and Mom will be okay. You rest now ate. I pray you're not in pain anymore. I pray you're at peace. My guardian angel. I love you so much.'
fundraiser for the mother of two has surpassed its goal of $30,000, reaching $37,500 – with funds going towards her funeral.
One family member wrote on the GoFundMe page: 'Frances dedicated her life to her children and always spread the love she had to share. She was the most genuine, thoughtful, loyal and ambitious woman we've all been blessed to know.
'Frances was that friend that would help you celebrate good times and provide nothing but support during the bad times.
'She was a beautiful Mother, daughter, sister, and friend who touched countless lives of those around her.
'She sadly leaves behind her Mother, Father, little brother, little sister and her two babies.'
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