A GoFundMe initiative has gathered over $51,000 to assist the daughters who survived a murder-suicide incident in Lakewood that resulted in three fatalities on January 15, 2026.
Lakewood Murder-Suicide
Officials report that Hector Lionel Alfaro, aged 52, shot his 48-year-old wife and 17-year-old daughter fatally before committing suicide within their residence located on the 5800 block of Lorelei Avenue.
Incident Details
Date: January 15, 2026
Location: Lorelei Avenue, Lakewood, California
Suspect: Hector Lionel Alfaro, age 52
Victims: Wife (aged 48) and daughter (aged 17), both fatally wounded in the upper body
Surviving daughter: 19 years old, unharmed despite being targeted multiple times by Alfaro
Discovery: Deputies located Alfaro deceased in the den due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound; wife and daughter were discovered in different bedrooms
Weapons: Two guns seized from the location
Motive: Ongoing investigation
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has classified this incident as a murder-suicide. Lt. Daniel Vizcarra asserted that the surviving daughter is not a suspect and confirmed that there is no risk to the community. Capt. Daniel Holguin referred to this occurrence as a tragedy in an area generally regarded as safe.
Family & Fundraising Efforts
The fundraising campaign titled “Love and support for a grieving family” was initiated by Andrew Aguilera, the spouse of the couple’s oldest daughter. The organizers express that the collected contributions will assist in covering expenses related to the funeral, counseling services, and daily living costs for the surviving children.
By January 17, 2026, the initiative had amassed more than $51,000 toward its target, demonstrating significant community backing for the affected family.
How to Help
Officials encourage anyone with relevant information to reach out to:
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department: (323) 890-5500
Crime Stoppers (Anonymous): (800) 222-TIPS (8477)
This narrative is shared for the sake of awareness, utilizing details provided by law enforcement and those managing the fundraising efforts.
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