On August 5, 2019, Jose Guadalupe Hurtado, a 60-year-old Hispanic man, tragically lost his life in a triple murder-suicide in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred in the 7500 block of Dream Valley Street, where Hurtado was found shot dead in the front yard of his family home. His death, along with that of his 67-year-old sister, Josefina H. Gonzalez, and his 80-year-old mother, Felicitas Guillen-Hurtado, was ruled a homicide.
The suspected perpetrator, Ruben H.
Gonzalez, 28, was identified as Hurtado's nephew. According to reports, Gonzalez shot his mother, grandmother, and uncle before taking his own life with a shotgun inside the family home. The house was also set ablaze, causing significant damage. Authorities have not disclosed a clear motive for the killings, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The San Antonio Police Department responded to a disturbance call and found the bodies of the victims upon arrival. Firefighters were also called to the scene due to the fire, which was believed to have been started intentionally using an accelerant. The tragic event left the community in shock, as neighbors described Gonzalez as a quiet individual who kept to himself.
In the aftermath, a GoFundMe campaign was launched by surviving relatives to help cover the funeral expenses for the victims. The campaign raised over $2,600 within a few days, reflecting the community's support for the grieving family.
The case remains a somber reminder of the devastating impact of family violence and the importance of mental health awareness and support.
