Family of Four Dead: Man Kills Wife and Two Children Before Taking His Own Life

A Texas man fatally shot his wife and her two children before taking his own life, according to police.

The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, September 7, in Amarillo, following a 911 call from a relative.

Upon arrival, authorities found the bodies of Jose David Olmos, 42, his wife Jessica Rose Olmos, 33, and her two children, Daniel and Jazale Garcia, all with multiple gunshot wounds.

Police believe that Jose David Olmos was responsible for the shootings before turning the gun on himself.

Court records revealed that Olmos had a history of domestic violence, having been arrested and released on bond for a related charge.

He had been issued a protective order that barred him from contacting his wife and children and was required to complete an alcohol education course.

James Clements of the Amarillo Police Department’s homicide unit explained, “Jessica had recently returned to the home to reconcile the marriage and improve their situation, and the children were living there at the time.”

Olmos had prior convictions, including a one-year sentence in 2001 for marijuana possession and a 90-day sentence in 2008 for driving while intoxicated.

Authorities also noted that Olmos was prohibited from possessing firearms, and the weapon used in the shooting belonged to his wife.

Clements added that Daniel and Jazale Garcia were Jessica’s children from a previous relationship and were not biologically related to Jose Olmos.

Jessica Rose Olmos was employed as an office manager at the Jess Bara State Farm Agency.

Her daughter, a 7th-grade student, was actively involved in wrestling. The age of her son, Daniel, has not been specified.

The Amarillo Police Department’s Homicide Unit is currently investigating the tragic deaths.