New Jersey Mother Commits Murder-Suicide Amid Impending Eviction

Andrea Alarcon fatally shot her husband and two daughters before killing herself, leaving the community in shock.

Andrea Alarcon, 42, fatally shot her husband Ruben Alarcon, 51, and their two daughters Scarlett, 9, and Emma, 6, before killing herself in their home in Union, New Jersey.
The Alarcon family was facing eviction from their home, which had been sold at a sheriff's sale for $322,000 in November after being foreclosed on.
Local authorities discovered the bodies when they arrived to serve the eviction notice.
The murder weapon was found near Andrea Alarcon's body, leading investigators to conclude that she was responsible for the deaths.
Community members and officials have expressed shock and condolences, describing the event as a 'deeply tragic event that has shaken our community to its core.'