Carmen Hayes, 71, was found shot to death in her southeast Houston home on March 2, 2021, alongside her 15-year-old grandson, Bryce Alexander. The bodies were discovered about 11 a.m. when family members arrived and reported another grandson, 35-year-old Derrick Hayes, missing from the residence.

Family members located Derrick at a nearby shopping center, where an altercation ensued. During that confrontation he reportedly fired at an uncle and missed; Derrick was arrested there and charged with capital murder, aggravated assault of a family member, and felon in possession of a weapon. Houston police have described the case as arising from family violence, but have not disclosed a clear motive.

Carmen is remembered by relatives as a loving, caring grandmother. The deaths have devastated the family and drawn attention to domestic violence within families. If anyone knew Carmen or has information about what led to the shootings, please share what you know with investigators.