Woman returned home after domestic violence to try make her marriage work only for her husband to shoot her and her two young kids to death before pulling the trigger on himself

Texas – In a shocking incident in Texas, a family was torn apart by violence when a man fatally shot his wife and her two children before taking his own life. This tragic incident unfolded despite previous legal attempts to prevent such violence, including a restraining order against the husband due to prior domestic issues.

Over the weekend, on Saturday evening, the community was shaken by the news of a devastating shooting at the couple’s residence. Responding to a call from a family member, police discovered the bodies of the 42-year-old man, identified as Jose, his 33-year-old wife, identified as Jessica, and her two children, identified as Jazele and Daniel. Authorities confirmed that all victims had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene.

Jose had a history of domestic violence, which included an assault on his wife earlier in May, leading to his arrest. Despite these charges, Jessica had recently returned home in an attempt to make their marriage work, a decision that proved fatally unwise.

The couple had been married for ten years and lived together in the same house since their marriage. However, their relationship was fraught with challenges, notably Jose’s previous arrest for assaulting Jessica. He was released on a $500 bond and ordered not to have any contact with Jessica or the children and to take an alcohol education course after pleading guilty to assault causing bodily injury. At the time of his release, there were visible scratch marks on his face, indicating a violent altercation.

The investigation showed that the gun used in the incident did not belong to Jose; it actually belonged to Jessica, and he was not supposed to have access to a gun. According to the investigation, Jose shot the mother and her two children multiple times before he turned the gun on himself.

The news of the murder-suicide resonated deeply within the community and among the victims’ friends and family. Tributes poured in on social media, with friends and family members expressing their sorrow and disbelief. Jessica was well-known in the community, working as an office manager and being remembered as a kind and caring individual. Her daughter Jazele was a keen wrestler, and her son Daniel had a love for cars. The family had been featured in a local photoshoot, showcasing their close bond and happiness, making the circumstances of their deaths even more shocking.