Gloria C Rivera, a 64-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on July 30, 2019, in Rosenberg, Texas. She was killed in a fatal shooting incident that also claimed the life of her 40-year-old son, Fabian Rivera. The gunman, identified as 42-year-old Juan DeLeon Jr., was the ex-boyfriend of Gloria Rivera's daughter. The incident began when DeLeon's ex-girlfriend, who was in a friend's car, reported that Rivera was shooting at her.
Rivera was driving toward them in another vehicle, and after the initial shooting, DeLeon went to Rivera's home and shot both Gloria and Fabian Rivera.
DeLeon was later found in his car in a field, where he had shot himself. He was taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation into the incident, and although DeLeon died before he could be arrested, the case was treated as a murder-suicide.
The tragic event deeply affected the Rivera family and the community. Gloria Rivera was remembered as a loving mother, wife, and grandmother who had been married to her husband since 1975 and had three children. Her brother, Art Cantu, expressed that she was bedridden and likely had no chance to defend herself. The family set up a GoFundMe account to help with funeral expenses and cope with the loss.
This case highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of addressing such issues to prevent future tragedies. The Rivera family continues to grieve and process the loss of Gloria and Fabian Rivera, who were described as kind and loving individuals.
