Police identify mother, children killed in murder-suicide in Fremont
FREMONT – Authorities have released additional information and confirmed the identities of a mother and two children who died in a murder-suicide at a home in Fremont earlier this month.
The victims of the incident have been identified as 28-year-old Evelin Lemus Garcia, 4-year-old Estefany Florian Lemus and 1-year-old Emiliano Florian Lemis. Police said Friday that the names were released in cooperation with the Alameda County Coroner's Office and the father / husband of the victims.
"The father/husband hopes that releasing the names of his loved ones may bring awareness to mental health and mental health services for others in need," police said in a statement.
Shortly after 1 p.m. on June 5, officers and firefighters responded to the 40000 block of Inglewood Common in the city's Irvington area to investigate the death of three people.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two young children and their adult mother deceased in their apartment. A preliminary investigation led detectives to believe the incident was a murder suicide.
"Our department offers our sincerest condolences for the family and friends impacted by this tragedy," Fremont Police Chief Sean Washington said at the time of the incident. "Loss of life is always difficult, especially when the loss involves children."
A knife was located at the scene and whether or not it's the murder weapon will be determined by forensic testing. Police said in their update on Friday that they were nearing the end of their investigation.
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