North Texas man ambushed his 6-year-old daughter, her mother in a parking lot before killing himself, police say
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Key Points:
- John Mbuyi, 30, fatally shot his 33-year-old ex-partner Raissa Thatukila and their 6-year-old daughter Nathy in a Haltom City parking lot before taking his own life, police reported.
- The shooting was premeditated, linked to an ongoing custody dispute, with Mbuyi luring the victims under the guise of giving them money.
- Authorities noted Mbuyi was under personal distress following his father's death and had expressed troubling thoughts related to death prior to the incident.
- Family members described Mbuyi as a loving father and were unaware of any custody issues, expressing shock at the violence.
- Birdville ISD confirmed the child victim was a kindergarten student at Cheney Hills Elementary and has provided crisis counselors to support the school community.
