On April 10, 2023, a tragic incident unfolded in Palmview, Texas, resulting in the deaths of 49-year-old Claudia González Coronel and 52-year-old Ramón Coronel Jr. The Palmview Police Department responded to a disturbance call at approximately 7:16 a.m. at La Popular Home Center, located at 2401 West Palma Vista Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered both individuals deceased from gunshot wounds in what appeared to be a murder-suicide.
Preliminary investigations suggest that Ramón Coronel fatally shot Claudia González before turning the gun on himself. The relationship between the two has not been publicly detailed, and the motive behind the incident remains under investigation. The Texas Rangers are assisting local authorities in this ongoing case.
Claudia González Coronel was a resident of Mission, Texas. She is survived by her parents, Federico and Maria Del Carmen Gonzalez; her children, Alejandra, Ramon, and Eduardo; and her grandchildren, Mia, Alek, and Aly Sanchez. Funeral services were held at Virgil Wilson Mortuary in Mission, with burial at Lord & I Cemetery in Palmview.
This tragic event has left the community in mourning, highlighting the devastating impact of domestic violence. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
