On the evening of April 3, 2023, Aide Popoca, 46, was found dead in her Mesa, Arizona apartment at 640 W. 8th Ave., killed in a violent incident that also claimed the lives of her two children. Responding officers discovered Aide, her 14-year-old daughter Ashley Popoca, and her 21-year-old son Rafael Popoca in separate rooms of the residence, each having suffered fatal gunshot wounds.

Mesa Police Department’s Homicide Division reported evidence at the scene indicating a murder-suicide: investigators concluded Rafael shot his mother and sister before fatally shooting himself. No arrests were made and no other suspects were being sought. Authorities did not immediately release a motive.

If anyone knew Aide or her family, or has information that could clarify what led to this tragedy, please share what is known with Mesa police.