The shocking tragedy unfolded on January 15, 2026, in Lakewood, California, where 48-year-old Roxana Rodriguez and her 17-year-old daughter Sienna Alfaro were fatally shot in their family home. The perpetrator was Roxana’s husband, 52-year-old Hector Lionel Alfaro, who then turned the gun on himself in a devastating murder-suicide. Their 19-year-old daughter, Desiree Alvarez (or Desiree Alfaro in some reports), survived after her father fired multiple shots at her but missed; she managed to call emergency services while in shock.

Friends and loved ones of Roxana remain in disbelief nearly a month later, haunted by memories of her desperate cries for help amid a crumbling marriage. Reports suggest the couple had been separated for about four months following a major discovery Roxana made on her husband’s phone, which shattered trust and led to intense arguments and emotional turmoil. What began as marital strife escalated into unimaginable violence, leaving the surviving daughter to witness the horror and a community grieving the loss of a devoted mother and bright young teen.

The incident occurred in the 5800 block of Lorelei Avenue. Deputies arrived to find Roxana shot in one bedroom and Sienna in another, both with torso wounds, while Hector was found in the den with a self-inflicted gunshot. Two firearms were recovered at the scene. No clear motive has been publicly confirmed beyond the ongoing family tensions, but the surviving daughter’s account detailed hearing gunshots while asleep, then facing her armed father before he ended his own life in front of her.

A candlelight vigil was quickly organized to honor Roxana and Sienna, with community members gathering to share stories of their warmth and kindness. A GoFundMe campaign emerged to support the grieving family, particularly the surviving daughter and relatives coping with the aftermath. Friends describe Roxana as a loving mother whose final moments may have involved pleas amid the chaos, echoes of her cries still ringing in the minds of those closest to her.

This heartbreaking case underscores the dangers of escalating domestic conflicts and the profound impact on survivors. The family’s pain lingers, with questions about what could have prevented such a tragedy continuing to surface in the community.