A quiet morning in Lakewood turned tragic when Hector Alfaro opened fire inside his home, killing his wife Roxana and their 17-year-old daughter Lilly before taking his own life. Their 19-year-old daughter narrowly survived after he shot at her and missed. Deputies arrived after the terrified young woman called 911, reporting her father had fired a gun and was lying nearby. Inside the home, investigators found the family members deceased and recovered two firearms. Authorities have not yet identified a motive, describing the incident as a sudden and violent domestic attack that has left the community searching for answers.

In the days that followed, the surviving daughter, Desiree Alvarez, shared her grief publicly, remembering her mother as a devoted and loving presence and Lilly as her best friend with a kind and nurturing heart. A GoFundMe created by Desiree’s husband to cover funeral expenses, trauma counseling, and basic needs quickly drew overwhelming support, raising tens of thousands of dollars. Meanwhile, investigators continue working to understand what led to the devastating event. As loved ones mourn, tributes and messages of support pour in, honoring a mother and daughter whose lives ended far too soon while the surviving family members face the long process of healing after unimaginable loss.