In the quiet suburbs of Lakewood, California, a routine Thursday morning on January 15, 2026, shattered into unimaginable horror. A 19-year-old woman, the eldest daughter of the family, became the sole survivor of a devastating murder-suicide that claimed the lives of her mother, 48-year-old Roxana Rodriguez, her 17-year-old sister Sienna Alfaro, and her father, 52-year-old Hector Lionel Alfaro.

Authorities from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to a frantic call around 8 a.m. from the home on the 5800 block of Lorelei Avenue. The caller—the 19-year-old daughter—reported that her father had fired shots and was now down. Deputies arrived to find chaos inside the residence. Roxana was discovered in one bedroom with fatal gunshot wounds to her torso. In another bedroom lay Sienna, also struck in the upper body and pronounced dead at the scene. Hector was located in the den, having turned the weapon on himself after the initial killings.

The survivor recounted waking to the terrifying sound of gunshots echoing through the house. Moments later, her father entered her room armed with a handgun. He fired multiple times in her direction, bullets missing her as she desperately sought cover or fled. In a final act, he shot himself right in front of her. Miraculously unharmed physically, she ran out of the home and alerted authorities. Two firearms were recovered from the scene, confirming the isolated, domestic nature of the tragedy.

In her first public statements since the incident, the young woman shared the unbearable weight of survival. “Many nights now, I haven’t been able to close my eyes,” she said. “That horrifying scene keeps replaying in my head—the sounds, the fear, watching everything I loved disappear in seconds.” She described her mother, Roxana, as a devoted parent who always prioritized her children, and her younger sister Sienna (affectionately called Lilly by friends) as a gentle, bright soul whose smile lit up rooms. The loss has left her grappling with profound trauma, guilt, and unanswered questions about what led her father to this breaking point.

Community response has been swift and supportive. A candlelight vigil gathered neighbors and friends to honor Roxana and Sienna, with many sharing memories of their kindness and warmth. A GoFundMe campaign quickly emerged to help the surviving daughter rebuild her life amid the emotional and financial devastation. Friends and relatives emphasize that no prior warning signs were apparent to outsiders—this was a sudden, explosive act that destroyed a family unit in minutes.

The incident has reignited discussions about domestic violence, mental health crises, and firearm access in households. While authorities stress there is no ongoing threat to the public, the survivor’s words serve as a stark reminder of the invisible struggles that can erupt without notice. For her, healing remains a distant hope. Sleepless nights continue as she clings to memories of the family she once had, forever altered by one unimaginable morning.