Christmas Eve murder-suicide in Brawley
Investigations ongoing regarding a dispute
Update - 11:08
BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - GoFundMe pages for the victims revealed the deaths of 23-year-old Jajaira Marie Solano and 25-year-old Jose Cervantes.
"She was fatally murdered in her home on Christmas eve, leaving behind 3 beautiful young children," says Solano's page information.
Contributions towards Solano's funeral expenses can be made here.
Solano's page continues, "We want to give Marie the memorial she deserves, to honor her memory and say our last goodbyes and be able to help take care of her children financially."
Original:
BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A domestic dispute on December 24 lead to a murder and a suicide, police say.
At about 11:40 p.m., Brawley Police responded to a call on Adler Street regarding shots fired from a home.
Investigations learned of a man and woman arguing in a residence immediately before the shots were heard.
Once on scene, officers discovered a man and woman who suffered from gunshot wounds.
A witness told officers about the gun sounds, as well as the crying of children within the home.
If anyone has any information about the case, please contact the Brawley Police Department at (760) 344-2111.
