Four Family Members Killed in Apparent Georgia Murder-Suicide as Victim’s Sister Shares Haunting Message

A devastating family tragedy in Douglas, Georgia, has left a community in shock after five people died in a shooting inside a home on October 9, 2026. Authorities believe John Anthony Fabrizio, 64, fatally shot his wife, their two adult sons, and the partner of one of his sons before taking his own life. Investigators are treating the case as an apparent murder-suicide.

The victims were identified as Rachel Elizabeth Fabrizio, 64; her sons, James Nicholas Fabrizio, 28, and William Christopher Fabrizio, 26; and Rosaida Figueroa Berrios, 26, who was James’ partner. Police responded to a report of an active shooter at the residence. When officers arrived, several people were found with fatal gunshot wounds. Another person was transported to a hospital but later died.

Investigators revealed that Rachel had filed for divorce from John in September, after 33 years of marriage. Authorities also confirmed that police had previously responded to calls at the residence, although those earlier incidents reportedly did not involve allegations of physical violence. Officials have not yet established a definitive motive, and the events leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.

The tragedy took another heartbreaking turn when a woman identifying herself as Berrios’ sister shared an emotional message on Facebook the day after the killings. Her post included the words, “Run while you can,” prompting questions about the circumstances surrounding the family. Police said they could not comment on the intended meaning or context of the message.

As news of the deaths spread, friends and colleagues began sharing tributes to the victims. William’s coworkers remembered him as a kindhearted person with a memorable personality, reflecting the impact he had on people around him. For relatives and loved ones, the loss of an entire family has brought overwhelming grief, while investigators continue working to piece together what happened inside the home.

Source: PEOPLE