Cause of death confirmed for Houston River Oaks couple who owned Traveler's Table
FOX 26 Houston • • nation
Key Points:
- The medical examiner confirmed that Matthew Mitchell died by suicide from a gunshot wound to the head, while Thy Mitchell died by homicide from a gunshot wound to the head.
- Their two children, 8-year-old Maya and 4-year-old Maxwell, were also killed by gunshot wounds, with their official cause and manner of death still pending.
- The shooting occurred at the family’s River Oaks home on Kingston Street around 5:30 p.m. Monday, and police believe it was a murder-suicide carried out by Matthew Mitchell.
- Matthew and Thy Mitchell were owners of the Montrose restaurants Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart.
- Resources for emotional support are available 24/7 through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Line for anyone feeling distressed.
