Investigation continues into suspected River Oaks murder-suicide

The investigation into the timeline and motive into the murder-suicide that occurred in River Oaks. FOX 26’s Jillian Hartmann has the latest.

The Brief

    • The medical examiner’s office officially ruled Matthew Mitchell’s cause of death a suicide and Thy Mitchell’s cause of death a homicide.
    • Two children were also killed.
    • Police believe Matthew shot his wife and kids before shooting himself.

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 died.

Cause of death confirmed

What’s new:

According to the medical examiner’s office, Matthew Mitchell’s death was ruled a suicide, and Thy Mitchell’s death was ruled a homicide. They both had gunshot wounds to the head.

The two children who were also killed were identified as 8-year-old Maya and 4-year-old Maxwell. Their official cause and manner of death are still pending, but police previously said they were also shot.

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.