A Texas man fatally shot his wife and her two children before taking his own life, according to police.
The tragic incident occurred months after he had been arrested and released on bond for domestic violence charges.
On Saturday, September 7, police in Amarillo responded to a 911 call from a relative at a residence.
Upon arrival, they found the bodies of Jose David Olmos, 42, Jessica Rose Olmos, 33, and her two children, Daniel and Jazale Garcia, all suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Police believe Jose David Olmos shot the victims before ending his own life.
Court records revealed that Olmos had faced domestic violence charges for allegedly assaulting his wife and had been subject to a protective order barring him from contacting her and the children. He was also required to attend an alcohol education course.
James Clements from the Amarillo Police Department’s homicide unit explained that Jessica had recently returned to the home in an attempt to reconcile the marriage and improve their situation. The children, Daniel and Jazale Garcia, were Jessica’s from a previous relationship and had no biological ties to Olmos.
Olmos had a history of convictions, including a one-year sentence in 2001 for marijuana possession and a 90-day sentence in 2008 for driving while intoxicated. Authorities also noted that Olmos was prohibited from possessing firearms, and the weapon used in the shooting belonged to his wife.
Jessica worked as an office manager at the Jess Bara State Farm Agency. Her daughter, a 7th-grade student, was active in wrestling. The age of her son, Daniel, has not been disclosed.
The Amarillo Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating the case.
