Charlottesville Police Department detectives are actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Beatriz Mendez Feliciano. The incident occurred on Friday, July 10, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m. in the city of Charlottesville, Virginia. Responding officers were dispatched to a report of an injured woman at an apartment located at 2204 North Berkshire Road. Upon arrival, police discovered Feliciano, a 52-year-old woman, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. She was subsequently transported to the University of Virginia Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead. According to the Charlottesville Police Department, witnesses reported seeing a possible suspect fleeing the residence immediately after the shooting. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male who departed the area in an older model red car. Preliminary information from investigators suggests that the homicide may be related to a domestic incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect or the vehicle involved to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are reviewing evidence and witness statements to locate the individual responsible for the killing. Members of the public who have information about this incident are asked to contact the Charlottesville Police Department directly at (434) 970-3280 or to submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (434) 977-4000. The community is reminded that tips can be provided anonymously and may help bring justice to the victim and her family.