In a quiet Orlando neighborhood, the life of Franyelin Annabel Pires Reyes, a 27-year-old woman, was tragically cut short on the afternoon of April 6, 2026. Police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting on Eaglesmere Drive at approximately 1:38 p.m. Upon their arrival, they discovered Pires Reyes inside a residence, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound.
Despite the efforts of emergency responders, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into her death quickly focused on her husband, Himber Alexander Rivero Romero. In a surprising turn of events, authorities revealed that Rivero Romero was the one who placed the 911 call and remained at the residence until law enforcement arrived. He was taken into custody at the scene and has since been charged with first-degree murder.
Further details emerged, painting a picture of a troubled relationship. The couple, both originally from Venezuela, had recently separated but were still living together. Investigators believe that ongoing disputes, stemming from Pires Reyes having started a new relationship, tragically escalated in the days leading up to the fatal shooting. This domestic turmoil is being considered the primary motive behind the incident.
Both Pires Reyes and Rivero Romero had crossed the border into the United States at Eagle Pass, Texas, in September of 2023 and had claimed asylum. Following his arrest, an immigration detainer was placed on Rivero Romero, and he is currently being held at the Orange County Jail as the investigation continues.
