Eldest daughter speaks out after Lakewood father allegedly kills wife, daughter in triple shooting

Eldest daughter speaks out after Lakewood father allegedly kills wife, daughter in triple shooting

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Key Points:

  • Desiree Alvarez, 19, survived a shooting at her Lakewood home where her father, Hector Lionel Alfaro, 52, allegedly shot and killed her mother, Roxana, 48, and sister, Lilly, 17, before taking his own life.
  • Alvarez was asleep when her father fired multiple shots in her direction before turning the gun on himself; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • In a statement, Desiree expressed her grief and fondly remembered her mother and sister, highlighting their close bond and the pain of the tragedy.
  • Authorities recovered two firearms at the scene and continue to investigate the incident.
  • The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is seeking information and urged anyone with details to contact their