Crime
6-Year-Old Returned Home From School and Found Parents Jimsley Estime and Ketsy Alexis Dead Inside Port St. Lucie Home
A tragic murder-suicide investigation in Port St. Lucie, Florida, has left three young children without their parents after authorities discovered a husband and wife shot to death inside their home on Southwest Ensenada Terrace.
According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department, officers responded Monday to a residence in the 2700 block of Southwest Ensenada Terrace, where they found 31-year-old Jimsley Estime and 30-year-old Ketsy Alexis deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Investigators believe the case is a murder-suicide.
The heartbreaking incident has deeply shaken the local community, particularly after authorities confirmed that two of the couple’s children — ages 1 and 2 — were inside the home at the time of the shooting. Police said the couple’s 6-year-old child later returned home from school and discovered the bodies.
Neighbors told reporters they were stunned by the tragedy, describing the family as seemingly happy and quiet. However, newly revealed police records indicate there had been a documented history of domestic violence and threats within the marriage dating back months before the deadly incident.
According to a September 2025 incident report obtained by local media, Alexis previously contacted Port St. Lucie police after discovering alleged evidence of infidelity involving Estime, who worked as a truck driver and was reportedly out of town at the time.
Police records state Alexis informed officers she planned to pursue a divorce after confronting Estime over the phone.
During that conversation, authorities said Estime allegedly threatened to kill her if she left him.
“You know me, you don’t know what I can do,” Estime allegedly told Alexis during messages exchanged through WhatsApp, according to the police report.
Alexis reportedly told officers that when she threatened to contact law enforcement, Estime responded that he was not afraid of going to prison.
Investigators said the threatening messages were written in Creole and later translated by a police department employee, who confirmed the nature of the threats.
The report further revealed Alexis described prior incidents of domestic violence throughout their seven-year marriage, including abuse that allegedly began while she was pregnant with their first child. However, she reportedly said she had not previously documented or reported those incidents.
When officers later contacted Estime, he allegedly acknowledged tensions in the relationship but claimed he had offered to pay child support if Alexis decided to leave him.
Police records show officers provided Alexis with domestic violence resources, including a victims’ rights packet, and encouraged her to call 911 if additional threats occurred.
Officers also reportedly advised her to temporarily leave the home for safety reasons, but she declined due to concerns involving her children and employment.
Court records later showed that on January 18, 2026, a warrant for Estime was approved on allegations involving threats and intimidation. Authorities arrested him on January 26.
However, police said Alexis later submitted a non-prosecution affidavit on February 5 requesting the charges be dismissed and indicating she did not wish to testify against her husband.
Investigators have not publicly released additional details surrounding the fatal shooting, including the exact sequence of events leading up to the deaths.
Authorities continue processing evidence as the investigation remains ongoing.
The tragedy has renewed conversations surrounding domestic violence awareness, warning signs, and the difficulties many victims face when attempting to leave abusive relationships.
Anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking help is encouraged to contact local law enforcement or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
Crime
Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting Suspect Identified as 16-Year-Old John Griffin, Who was shot and killed by Kaylub Giamanco
BEND, Oregon — The suspect in the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, has been identified in preliminary reports as 16-year-old John J. Griffin, according to information provided for this report. Kaylub Giamanco has also been identified in the supplied account as the bystander who reportedly confronted and shot the teenage suspect during the October 15, 2026, incident.
According to a family member who spoke with Channel2 NOW, Giamanco was returning home during his lunch break when he encountered the emergency near the school, where his two daughters reportedly attend classes. He lives nearby and allegedly rushed toward the school after hearing gunshots and realizing that children, including his daughters, could be in danger.
Giamanco’s reported intervention has prompted expressions of gratitude and calls for him to be recognized for his actions. However, the suspect’s identity, Giamanco’s role and the precise sequence of events should be confirmed through official statements before being presented as established facts.
The account provided to Channel2 NOW describes Giamanco as a father who was returning home during his lunch break when the shooting unfolded. After hearing gunfire near Silver Rail Elementary School, he reportedly saw the suspected shooter moving toward or entering the building.
Because his two daughters attended the school, Giamanco allegedly ran toward the scene rather than away from it. Preliminary accounts say he confronted the suspect and shot him, and the 16-year-old reportedly died.
The supplied information does not independently establish the exact location of the confrontation, the actions of those involved immediately beforehand or whether investigators have formally confirmed Giamanco’s identity as the person who shot the suspect.
Nevertheless, the account has drawn strong emotional reactions from people who view his reported actions as an attempt to protect his daughters and other children inside the school.
Some supporters have called for Giamanco to receive a medal or other formal recognition. Any official commendation, however, would need to be confirmed by the relevant authorities.
The supplied report identifies John J. Griffin, 16, as the suspected shooter in the Silver Rail Elementary School attack. The available information describes him as a Bend resident and alleges that a shotgun was used during the incident.
The reported circumstances surrounding Griffin’s death remain an important part of the investigation. Early accounts indicate that a bystander shot the suspect during the emergency, but investigators would need to confirm the individual’s identity and establish the precise sequence of events.
The suspect’s identification and the circumstances of the shooting should be attributed to law enforcement once an official statement is available.
The October 15 shooting prompted a major emergency response and left the community grieving. Preliminary information supplied for this report indicates that four victims—three children and one adult—were killed. The suspected shooter was also reported dead, bringing the reported total to five fatalities.
Five-year-old Rhoam Summer was identified in the supplied information as the first named victim. Two other children, reportedly ages 8 and 11, were also described as having died. An adult teacher was reported among the victims.
Two additional people—a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher—were reportedly transported for medical treatment in critical condition.
The identities of the other victims, the final casualty figures and the latest conditions of the injured people require confirmation from law enforcement or the appropriate authorities. The information available for this article does not establish that the teacher who died was killed while protecting students, so that characterization should not be presented as confirmed.
Bend police reportedly issued an active-shooter alert at approximately 1:17 p.m. on Thursday, warning the public of a major law enforcement presence at Silver Rail Elementary School and urging people to avoid the surrounding area.
Police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the campus. Nearby schools, including Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary, were reportedly placed under lockdown as a precaution.
Authorities also designated Journey Church, located at 61303 S Highway 97 near Goodwill and Dairy Queen, as a family reunification location. Parents and guardians were directed there to reconnect with students and receive information during the emergency response.
The reported deaths of children and an adult educator have left families and the wider Bend community facing an immense tragedy. Rhoam Summer, just 5 years old, has become one of the first children named in the reports surrounding the shooting.
As the investigation continues, families are waiting for verified information and the opportunity to grieve their loved ones. Those affected by the shooting may also face a difficult period of emotional recovery.
Giamanco’s reported actions have added another dimension to the story, with supporters expressing gratitude for a father who allegedly rushed toward danger after hearing gunshots near the school attended by his daughters. His family’s experience and the well-being of his children also deserve consideration as details emerge.
🙏💔 Our thoughts are with the families of Rhoam Summer and the other reported victims, the injured child and teacher, and everyone affected by this devastating incident. May those who lost their lives rest in peace, and may their loved ones find strength and support during this heartbreaking time.