HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Members of a Houston-area family already planning one funeral are now planning three.
Ramiro and Rosalba Reyes were gunned down outside their northwest Harris County home early Wednesday in what appears to be a ruthless, random shooting.
The couple, both in their 60s, had just come home from the hospital following the death of Rosalba's mother.
They were killed by a gunman shooting a rifle up and down Francitas Street near Pleasanton at about 1:40 a.m.
"We never thought this would happen to a family member, it's really sad," said Rene Rodriguez, the couple's niece. "My uncle had great stories and my aunt was a sweet woman. We will definitely miss all the moments with them."
The couple's son-in-law was wounded when he stepped outside after hearing the gunfire. He's expected to survive.
Investigators believe the shooter or shooters were in a car and drove down the street, firing off multiple rounds. Several homes and cars were shot up.
There is no known motive for the crime, but investigators do not believe the couple was targeted. They're also not ruling out road rage or a case of mistaken identity.
Either way, deputies said it was a tragic crime that took the lives of a hard-working couple.
Several members of their family arrived at the scene in the early-morning hours, crying and consoling one another and waiting for answers.
Investigators are canvassing this neighborhood for surveillance cameras, but so far there is no suspect description. They're asking anyone with information to please come forward or call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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