In a heart-wrenching tragedy that unfolded in a Bronx apartment building, a 26-year-old woman named Kianna Stukes lost her life in what authorities have described as a devastating murder-suicide. The grim discovery was made on the morning of Wednesday, November 5, 2025, inside an apartment at the Castle Hill Houses. Kianna, who worked as a dental assistant and was remembered by her cousin as the outgoing motivator of the family, was found deceased alongside her 75-year-old grandmother, Theresa
Stukes, and her 33-year-old boyfriend, Andrew Reynoso.
The suspect in this horrific event was identified by police as Kianna's own father, 44-year-old Kaseem Stukes. Investigators believe that Kaseem shot and killed his daughter, his mother, and his daughter's boyfriend before turning the gun on himself. A firearm was recovered from his body at the scene. There were no signs of forced entry into the apartment, leading authorities to conclude that Kaseem was the sole perpetrator of the violent act that left a family and a community in profound shock and mourning.
The motive for the killings remains unclear, but details have emerged about Kaseem Stukes' troubled past. He had a criminal history that included prior arrests for gun possession, for which he had served a year and a half in prison. Chillingly, he was scheduled to appear in court on another gun charge on the very day of the killings, though reports indicate the case was likely to be dismissed. In the time leading up to the incident, Kaseem's behavior was reportedly erratic. A neighbor recounted a conversation with him that morning in which he seemed agitated and scared, ominously stating, 'You're not going to see me anymore.' In a final, foreboding communication, Kaseem allegedly called his son in North Carolina, telling him to 'check on his family.' A relative has also spoken out about Kaseem's struggles with mental health, suggesting he was a victim of the justice system and had been deeply affected by the loss of his brother and father.
