Three children, aged 15, 13, and 9, were left orphaned after their parents died in an incident that authorities are investigating as a murder-suicide.
The incident occurred on Saturday morning at a residence located in the 12000 block of West Randall Park Drive in Westview.
Authorities reported a heated argument between the woman, identified as Raiza Cajuso, 39, and the man, Marcos Antonio González, 40, before he shot her and then took his own life, according to Telemundo 51.
It was the eldest daughter who contacted the police to report the event, stated Miami-Dade Police Detective Andre Martin.
The incident is under investigation, and authorities have confirmed that the two individuals involved were not living together at the time of the event.
Official Statement and Investigation
On Saturday morning, "officers were dispatched to the incident location in reference to a report of a person injured. Upon arrival, officers observed an adult male and an adult female suffering from one or more gunshot wounds," stated Miami-Dade Police.
Both individuals were declared dead at the scene.
Additionally, in a press release, authorities encouraged "anyone in any kind of domestic relationship that has become violent or believes it could become violent to seek resources. Court orders for domestic violence are a very useful tool to try to address issues like this."
FAQs on Miami-Dade Murder-Suicide Case
Here are some frequently asked questions about the tragic murder-suicide case in Miami-Dade, aiming to provide more clarity on the situation and related issues.
What led to the murder-suicide incident in Miami-Dade?
Authorities reported a heated argument between Raiza Cajuso and Marcos Antonio González, which escalated to González shooting Cajuso and then himself.
Who reported the incident to the police?
The eldest daughter, aged 15, contacted the police to report the tragic event.
Were the parents living together at the time of the incident?
No, authorities confirmed that Raiza Cajuso and Marcos Antonio González were not living together at the time of the event.
What resources are available for those in violent domestic relationships?
Authorities encourage individuals in violent domestic relationships to seek resources and consider court orders for domestic violence as a useful tool to address such issues.