Cause of death confirmed for Houston River Oaks couple who owned Traveler’s Table
The investigation into the timeline and motive into the murder-suicide that occurred in River Oaks. FOX 26’s Jillian Hartmann has the latest.
HOUSTON – If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Line for free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The medical examiner’s office has officially confirmed how the River Oaks couple who owns Houston restaurant Traveler’s Table and their two children died.
Cause of death confirmed
What’s new:
According to the medical examiner’s office, Matthew Mitchell’s death was ruled a suicide.
The deaths of 39-year-old Thy Mitchell, 8-year-old Maya Mitchell and 4-year-old Maxwell Mitchell were ruled homicides.
The cause of death for all four family members was a gunshot wound to the head, according to the medical examiner’s office.
Deadly River Oaks shooting
The backstory:
The shooting was reported around 5:30 p.m. Monday at the family’s home on Kingston Street, near Avalon Place.
Police previously said that the family’s deaths were believed to be a murder-suicide, with Matthew shooting his wife and kids before shooting himself.
Matthew and Thy were the owners of Montrose restaurants Traveler’s Table and Traveler’s Cart.
If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Line for free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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