Four generations of one family were killed in what police describe as a 'cartel-like execution' at a residence in Goshen, California. The victims include a 16-year-old mother, her 10-month-old son, the baby's grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Police were called to the property at around 03:30 local time on Monday. They found two bodies on the street and others inside the home. Sheriff Mike Boudreaux stated that the killings were 'deliberate, intentional, and horrific'. Forensic evidence suggests the killers stood over the victims and shot them in the head.
The home had been raided by police last week, where they found marijuana and methamphetamines. Sheriff Boudreaux said the attack appears to be a targeted massacre, with two known suspects being sought. The FBI is assisting, and a $10,000 reward has been offered.
Three people survived the attack. One survivor held a door shut with their feet to prevent the attackers from entering the room. The other two hid in a nearby trailer. Sheriff Boudreaux noted that the mother and child were innocent victims, and that the killings resemble high-ranking gang executions.
Police are monitoring the Mexico and Canada borders for the suspects. Sheriff Boudreaux attributed the rise in Mexican drug cartel activity in the area to the 'very insecure border'. Hundreds of items of evidence have been collected, and post-mortem results are expected by Friday.
