On June 22, 2024, in Houston, Texas, 38-year-old Thomas Kupriakov was shot and killed at an apartment on Hammerly Boulevard while visiting from Canada. His wife, 43-year-old Karen Herrera, and his mother-in-law, 65-year-old Leonor Hernandez, were also killed in the same incident.

Police say 27-year-old Bryan Fernandez initially reported a home invasion and claimed he shot three intruders in self-defense. Investigators found no evidence of a home invasion and allege Fernandez shot his mother, sister and her husband. Fernandez was arrested and charged with capital murder. Court records show a 2019 conviction for driving while intoxicated with a 180-day jail sentence, and police had responded twice to his residence on mental health-related calls, once in the prior year and once earlier in 2024. Family members described shock and grief and raised concerns about Fernandez’s mental health; Fernandez was denied bond and remained in custody.

If anyone knew the victims or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know.