HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities have released the identity of the suspect accused of being involved in a domestic disturbance in Hialeah that led to the death of his mother and a fatal police-involved shooting.
Hialeah Police responded to the 4200 block of West Fifth Court around 4:30 a.m., Wednesday after reports of multiple people stabbed, including two adults and one juvenile.
When officers arrived, they were met by a victim outside the home suffering from a stab wound. Inside the house, officers found two more victims along with the armed subject they have now identified as Alex Gonzalez Jr.
As officers helped the victims, there was a confrontation between the officers and Alex, forcing the officers to fire their weapons, and fatally shooting him.
“The family is shocked,” said Alexandra Morales, a family member of the Gonzalez family. “[We’re taking this] one day at a time.”
Police said Alex fatally stabbed his 49-year-old mother, Madeline Gonzalez, and severely injured his 17-year-old sister, Amanda Gonzalez, and his grandmother, Rosa Gonzalez. The surviving family members were transported to Ryder Trauma Center where continue to recover from their injuries.
“[Amanda] and her grandma, they’re both awake. They know what happened,” said Morales. “They understand what happened.”
Although the family has been left puzzled, they noted that Alex suffered from mental illness. Neighbors also believed that he suffered from mental illness, but his mental state during the attack has yet to be confirmed by authorities.
“Always hug the ones you love. Always tell people that you love them,” said Morales. “Check up on people because you never know when it’s gonna be their last day.”
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will be investigating the police-involved shooting, as per protocol.
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